Question 42

In the extraction of Mg metal from $$\text{MgCl}_2$$, the NaCl and KCl are added. This is to decrease ______ and increase ______.


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Solution

PLACEHOLDER ANSWER - the answer is two words. In the electrolysis of fused $$\text{MgCl}_2$$, NaCl and KCl are added to decrease the melting point (fusion temperature) of the electrolyte and to increase its electrical conductivity.

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