Chapter 18, Problem 18.130SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The time required, in hours, for production of $\text{1}\text{.00}\times {\text{10}}^{\text{3}}\text{ kg}$ of sodium if a constant current of $\text{3}\text{.00 }\times {\text{10}}^{\text{4}}\text{A}$ is passed through molten $\text{NaCl}$ and volume, in litres, of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ gas produced at STP should be calculated.

Concept introduction:

According to Faraday’s law of electrolysis if one Faraday of charge $\text{(96485 C)}$ is passed through an electrolytic solution then one-gram equivalent of the electrolyte will get discharged or electrolyzed, irrespective of nature of electrolyte.
Given:

Current passed is $\text{3}\text{.00 }\times {\text{10}}^{\text{4}}\text{A}$

Mass of sodium to be produced is $\text{1}\text{.00}\times {\text{10}}^{\text{3}}\text{ kg}$