A current of 14.2A is passed through an electrolysis cell containing molten CaCl₂ for 37.0 minutes. (a) Predict the products of the electrolysis and write the reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Write electrons as e. Use smallest integer coefficients possible and omit states. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. Cathode reaction: Ca2+ + 2e Anode reaction: + 2C1 1 Ca(1) 1 Cl₂(g) + + 2e

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Calculate quantity of materials produced from the electrolysis of a molten salt.
A current of 14.2A is passed through an electrolysis cell containing molten CaCl, for 37.0 minutes.
(a) Predict the products of the electrolysis and write the reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Write electrons
as e. Use smallest integer coefficients possible and omit states. If a box is not needed, leave it blank.
Cathode reaction:
Ca²+
Anode reaction:
+
2e
Formed at anode:
2C1-
- Ca(1)
1 Cl₂(g)
(b) Calculate the grams of metal or liters of gas formed at the cathode and anode (assume gases are at 298 K and
1.00 atm).
Formed at cathode:
grams
+ 2e
liters
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate quantity of materials produced from the electrolysis of a molten salt. A current of 14.2A is passed through an electrolysis cell containing molten CaCl, for 37.0 minutes. (a) Predict the products of the electrolysis and write the reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Write electrons as e. Use smallest integer coefficients possible and omit states. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. Cathode reaction: Ca²+ Anode reaction: + 2e Formed at anode: 2C1- - Ca(1) 1 Cl₂(g) (b) Calculate the grams of metal or liters of gas formed at the cathode and anode (assume gases are at 298 K and 1.00 atm). Formed at cathode: grams + 2e liters
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