19.95 In the commercial preparation of aluminum, alu- minum oxide, Al,O3, is electrolyzed at 1000°C. (The mineral cryolite is added as a solvent.) Assume that the cathode reaction is Al+ + 3e¯→ Al How many coulombs of electricity are required to give 3.09 kg of aluminum?

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19.95 In the commercial preparation of aluminum, alu-
minum oxide, Al,O3, is electrolyzed at 1000°C. (The
mineral cryolite is added as a solvent.) Assume that the
cathode reaction is
Al+ + 3e¯→ Al
How many coulombs of electricity are required to give
3.09 kg of aluminum?
Transcribed Image Text:19.95 In the commercial preparation of aluminum, alu- minum oxide, Al,O3, is electrolyzed at 1000°C. (The mineral cryolite is added as a solvent.) Assume that the cathode reaction is Al+ + 3e¯→ Al How many coulombs of electricity are required to give 3.09 kg of aluminum?
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Given:

Mass of Al = 3.09 Kg = 3090 g

Reaction at cathode:  Al+3 + 3e- → 3Al

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Calculation for amount of electricity required:

For 27 g of Aluminium 3F of electricity is required.

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