Sodium chloride solution contains two types of positive ions, sodium ions (Na+) and hydrogen ions (H+). Why is hydrogen produced at the negative electrode and not sodium?

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1. Sodium chloride solution contains two types of positive ions, sodium ions (Na+) and hydrogen ions (H+). Why is hydrogen produced at the negative electrode and not sodium?