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  • Electrolysis of Saltwater: Separating Chlorine and Sodium
    You cannot turn salt (NaCl) into chlorine (Cl2) directly. However, you can use electrolysis to separate the sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) ions found in salt. This process involves passing an electric current through a saltwater solution, causing the water molecules to split into hydrogen and oxygen, while the sodium and chlorine ions are separated and can be collected separately.
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