Question 17

Why is potassium fluoride added to the electrolyte in the extraction of sodium from fused sodium chloride?

  • A.Pure sodium chloride does not conduct electricity
  • B.Potassium fluoride prevents the sodium produced from attacking the electrodes
  • C.Potassium fluride increases conductivity
  • D.Potassium fluride reduces the temperature at which sodium chloride fuses
  • E.the potassium fluride acts as a catalyst
Objective

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Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Chemistry
Year
1989
Question no.
#17
Type
Objective

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