3. The diagram below shows an electrolytic cell used industrially. The reactant here is sodium chloride and the products are as shown in the illustration. anode (formation of Cl, gas) cathode (formation of Na metal) battery a. In your own words, explain how the cell functions. b. Write the half-reactions that occur at the anode and cathode - be sure to label which represents oxidation and which represents reduction.

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