Electrolysis of molten MgCl2 is the final production step in the isolation of magnesium from seawater by the Dow process. Assuming 45.6g of 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 hours?

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Electrolysis of molten MgCl2 is the final production step in the isolation of magnesium from seawater by the Dow process. Assuming 45.6g of 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 hours?

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