One of the half-reactions for the electrolysis of water is: 2H2O (l) -----> O2 (g) + 4H+ (aq) + 4e- IF 0.076 L of O2 is collected at 25 degrees C and 755 mm Hg a)How many moles of electrons had to pass through the solution? 1 mole of electrons is 96,500 C. b?What is the total current through this reaction?

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One of the half-reactions for the electrolysis of water is:

2H2O (l) -----> O2 (g) + 4H+ (aq) + 4e-

IF 0.076 L of O2 is collected at 25 degrees C and 755 mm Hg

a)How many moles of electrons had to pass through the solution? 1 mole of electrons is 96,500 C.

b?What is the total current through this reaction?

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