A chemical plant uses electrical energy to decompose aqueous solutions of NaCl to give Cl2, H2, and NaOH:   2NaCl(aq)+2H2O(l)→2NaOH(aq)+H2(g)+Cl2(g) part A: If the plant produces 1.7×106 kg (1700 metric tons) of Cl2 daily, estimate the quantities of H2 produced. Express your answer using two significant figures.   part B:   If the plant produces 1.7×106 kg (1700 metric tons) of Cl2 daily, estimate the quantities of NaOH produced. Express your answer using two significant figures.

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A chemical plant uses electrical energy to decompose aqueous solutions of NaCl to give Cl2, H2, and NaOH:

 

2NaCl(aq)+2H2O(l)→2NaOH(aq)+H2(g)+Cl2(g)

part A:

If the plant produces 1.7×106 kg (1700 metric tons) of Cl2 daily, estimate the quantities of H2 produced.

Express your answer using two significant figures.
 
part B:
 
If the plant produces 1.7×106 kg (1700 metric tons) of Cl2 daily, estimate the quantities of NaOH produced.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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