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"The anodes are placed in solutions of salt in compartments AA, and the cathodes in B. A layer of mercury (MM) permits the passage of a current between A and B, but prevents the mixing of the solutions." -Brownlee 1907

Preparation of Sodium Hydroxide

"The anodes are placed in solutions of salt in compartments AA, and the cathodes in B. A layer of mercury…