Electrolysis of molten MgCl2 is the final production step in the isolation of magnesium from seawater by the Dow process. Assuming that 38.0 g of Mg metal forms, answer the following questions. (a) How many moles of electrons are required? 2 mol e− (b) How many coulombs are required? 1.93 × 10 5 C Enter your answer in scientific notation. (c) How many amps will produce this amount in 3.50 h? A

24.25A

Explanation:

Mg(aq) + 2e > Mg(s)

Two moles of electrons are required

1 mole of electron requires 1F of electricity

1F= 96500C

Since 2 moles of electrons are involved, 2F are involved that means 2×96500= 1.93×10^5C.

Mass of Mg produced from reduction equation=24g

But q=It and t must be in seconds.

If 1.93×10^5C produces 24g of Mg

3.5×60×60×I will produce 38.0g of Mg

Therefore I= 24.25A

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.