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 Electrolytic Cell Process
   • The positive ions go to the negative electrode (the cathode).
ŠThey undergo reduction and gain electrons at the cathode (GER).
Na+1 + 1e- Na
• The negative ions go to the positive anode.
ŠThey undergo oxidation and lose electrons at the
anode (LEO).
Cl-1     Cl + 1e-
• Converts electrical energy into chemical energy
Opposites attract. The positive ion goes to the negative cathode and the negative ions go to the positive anode.
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