A layer of chromium is electroplated on an automobile bumper by passing a constant current of 40.0 A through a cell that contains Cr3+(aq).  How many hours are required to deposit 151 g of chromium? Note:  Electroplating is the formation of a metal by the reduction of a metal cation.     Select one: a. 32.7 h b. 58.4 h c. 5.84 h d. 3.27 h e. 19.5 h f. 1.95 h

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A layer of chromium is electroplated on an automobile bumper by passing a constant current of 40.0 A through a cell that contains Cr3+(aq).  How many hours are required to deposit 151 g of chromium?

Note:  Electroplating is the formation of a metal by the reduction of a metal cation.

 


 

Select one:
a. 32.7 h
b. 58.4 h
c. 5.84 h
d. 3.27 h
e. 19.5 h
f. 1.95 h
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