On an industrial scale, sodium metal is prepared by electrolysis of fused sodium chloride (NaCl).
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In this case, we are looking for a compound that contains sodium and can be melted (fused) to allow for electrolysis to occur. Now, let's analyze the given options: (A) NaOH: Sodium hydroxide is an ionic compound containing sodium ions (Na+) and hydroxide ions Show more…
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