Magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of molten MgCl 2 . (a) Why is an aqueous solution of
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Magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of molten MgCl2.
(a) Why is an aqueous solution of MgCl2 not used in the electrolysis?
(b) Several cells are connected in parallel by very large copper bars that convey current to the cells. Assuming that the cells are 96% efficient in producing the desired products in electrolysis, what mass of Mg is formed by passing a current of 97,000 A for a period of 24h?
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Chemistry The Central Science
ISBN: 9780321910417
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Authors: Theodore E. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew E. Stoltzfus
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