reaction at the cathode

dumbadum

The question asks to write the chemical eqution representing the cathode.
The electrolyte at the cathode is Na+, Cl-, O2 and H2O

What I would do is:
Na+ + Cl- + O2 + H2O --> NaClO2 + H2O
But that's obviously wrong. Please show me how to go about it.
Thanks!

GCT

it's relevant to standard denotations of the electrolytic cell, all of this should be explained very well in your text, so there's no point for any of us to reiterate everything to you here.

Astronuc

What process happens at the cathode - i.e. oxidation or reduction?

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dumbadum	reaction at the cathode Tweet The question asks to write the chemical eqution representing the cathode. The electrolyte at the cathode is Na+, Cl-, O2 and H2O What I would do is: Na+ + Cl- + O2 + H2O --> NaClO2 + H2O But that's obviously wrong. Please show me how to go about it. Thanks!

GCT Recognitions: Homework Help Science Advisor	it's relevant to standard denotations of the electrolytic cell, all of this should be explained very well in your text, so there's no point for any of us to reiterate everything to you here.

Astronuc Admin	What process happens at the cathode - i.e. oxidation or reduction?