In the electrolysis of an aqueous AGNO3 solution, 0.49 g of Ag is deposited after a certain period of time. (a) Write a half-reaction for the reduction of Ag*. Include the physical states in the reaction. (b) What is the probable oxidation half-reaction? Include the physical states in the reaction. (c) Calculate the quantity of electricity used (in coulombs). C

In the electrolysis of an aqueous AGNO3 solution, 0.49 g of Ag is deposited after a certain period of time. (a) Write a half-reaction for the reduction of Ag*. Include the physical states in the reaction. (b) What is the probable oxidation half-reaction? Include the physical states in the reaction. (c) Calculate the quantity of electricity used (in coulombs). C

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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