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From the equation
Na+(l) + e- (double arrow) Na(s) and Cl2(g) + 2e- (double arrow) 2Cl-(l)

What current must be passed through molten NaCl to generate 1.609kg of chlorine in 20 minutes?

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What is the max amount of energy (J) that would be required to generate this mass?

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The maximum amount of energy required to generate the mass is determined. What current must be passed through molten to generate 1.609 of chlorine in ten minutes.

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SOLUTION:
2Na+(l) + 2e- → 2Na(s)
2Cl-(l) → Cl2(g) + 2e-
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2Na+(l) + 2Cl-(l) → 2Na(s) + Cl2(g)

1.609kg Cl2 = 1609 g ...

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