This video looks at the electrolysis of molten lithium chloride. Inert graphite electrodes and 9v direct electric current is used. You will see a gas (chlorine) produced at the anode ( ) and grey beads of lithium formed at the cathode (-). The oxidation and reduction and half equations are discussed. The reason for adding potassium chloride to the melt is also discussed.
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