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Electrolysis is defined as the process of breaking down ionic compounds into their constituent elements by passing a direct electric current through the compound in a fluid state. The cathode reduces cations, while the anode oxidizes anions. An electroly…

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Chapter 18, Problem 18.55QP

What is the hourly production rate of chlorine gas (in kilograms) from an electrolytic cell using aqueous NaCl electrolyte and carrying a current of 1.500 × 10³ A? The anode efficiency for the oxidation of Cl⁻ is 93.0%.

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