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Electrolysis of CuCl₂ solution and brine

With the same direct-current supply, why does CuCl₂ solution yield copper and chlorine, while saturated brine yields hydrogen, chlorine and NaOH?

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Simulation: Electrolysis of CuCl₂ solution and brine▶ Open 3D simulation
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  1. 01

    Explore the experiment

  2. 02

    Connect the supply

  3. 03

    Electrolyse for longer

  4. 04

    Look inside

  5. 05

    Switch to brine

  6. 06

    The cathode region turns red/pink

  7. 07

    Preferential discharge

  8. 08

    Copper anode

  9. 09

    Assessment: produce 29.6 mg copper

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