The melting point of NaCl(s) is 801 C, much higher than that of NaOH (322 C). More

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The melting point of NaCl(s) is 801 °C, much higher than that of NaOH (322 °C). More energy is consumed to melt and maintain molten NaCl than NaOH. Yet the preferred commercial process for the production of sodium is electrolysis of NaCl(l) rather than NaOH(l). Give a reason or reasons for this discrepancy.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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