A current of 13.4A is passed through an electrolysis cell containing molten NaCl for 16.8 minutes. (a) Predict the products of the electrolysis and write the reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Write electrons as e". Use smallest integer coefficients possible and omit states. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. Cathode reaction: Na(s) + Anode reaction: C12(g) + 2e Formed at cathode: - Formed at anode: Na (aq) 2Cl(aq) + e (b) Calculate the grams of metal or liters of gas formed at the cathode and anode (assume gases are at 298 K and 1.00 atm). +

A current of 13.4A is passed through an electrolysis cell containing molten NaCl for 16.8 minutes. (a) Predict the products of the electrolysis and write the reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Write electrons as e". Use smallest integer coefficients possible and omit states. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. Cathode reaction: Na(s) + Anode reaction: C12(g) + 2e Formed at cathode: - Formed at anode: Na (aq) 2Cl(aq) + e (b) Calculate the grams of metal or liters of gas formed at the cathode and anode (assume gases are at 298 K and 1.00 atm). +

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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