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Published on: August 14, 2026
NaCl and CaCl 2 are added to fused MgCl 2 in the electrolysis of MgCl 2 because :
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NaCl and CaCl 2 both being ionic compounds ionise to give ions which lowers the melting point and increase the conductivity of the mixture.
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