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2 August, 02:44

Table salt is a compound made of sodium and chlorine. Could you separate the sodium from the chlorine by crushing the salt crystals? Explain.

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  1. 2 August, 02:45
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    Yes you can separate it but it is very dangerous. The procedure is called the Down's Process. As the salt mixture melts, a misture of sodium and calcium is deposited on the cathode, and chlorine on the anode.
  2. 2 August, 03:05
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    No, crushing salt will just make even smaller crystals.
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