Electrolysis of Brine

1) To understand that brine can be electrolysed. 2) To know the uses of the products of the electrolysis of brine.

Sodium chloride solution

sodium hydroxide

A second Real World use is the electrolysis of Sodium Chloride (Salt Water or Brine)

Chlorine

Treat water and sewage and to make Bleach, Textiles, PVC and Drugs. Also to make Hydrochloric acid

To:

Hydrogen To:

Make margarine and Hydrochloric acid

Sodium Hydroxide

To purify petrol & natural gas and to make: Paper, soap and textiles