Electrolysis of molten MgCl2 is the final production step

Chapter 22, Problem 76P

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Problem 76P

Electrolysis of molten MgCl2 is the final production step in the isolation of magnesium from seawater by the Dow process (Section 22.4). Assuming that 45.6 g of Mg metal forms,

(a) How many moles of electrons are required?

(b) How many coulombs are required?

(c) How many amps will produce this amount in 3.50 h?

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