Predict the Species That Will Be Reduced First If a Mixture

question 21

Multiple Choice

Predict the species that will be reduced first if a mixture of molten salts containing the following ions undergoes electrolysis: Na⁺, Ca²⁺, Cl⁻, Br⁻, F⁻

• A)Na⁺
• B)Cl⁻
• C)Ca²⁺
• D)Br⁻
• E)F⁻

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