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Chlorine gas was prepared using electrolysis of brine solution. Write the chemical equation to represent the change. Identify the other products formed in the process and give one application of each.
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A brine solution refers to the solution of sodium chloride and water. The electrolysis of brine solution can be represented by the following set of reactions:
The other products formed during this process are:
- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH): it is also known as caustic soda. It is most commonly used in the preparation of soaps and detergents.
- Hydrogen gas (H 2 ): It is used to make fuel and also in the manufacture of ammonia for fertilizers
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