Question

Explain electrolytic dissociation of sodium chloride.

Answer 1

Electrolytic dissociation of sodium chloride is the process in which sodium chloride, in its molten state or aqueous solution, splits into positively and negatively charged ions when electric current is passed through it.

\[\ce{NaCl -> Na+ + Cl-}\]

Thus, sodium chloride dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻), which carry electric current through the solution.