One of the half-reactions is 2 N3- → N2 + 6 e How many faradays of electricity are required to produce 4.12 L of N2 at 744 torr and 28 °C? (b) If a current of 2.50 A is used, how many hours will it take to carry out the electrolysis in part (a)?

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3 (a) Liquid NH3 is subjected to electrolysis. One of the half-reactions is

2 N3- → N2 + 6 e

How many faradays of electricity are required to produce 4.12 L of N2 at 744 torr and 28 °C?

(b) If a current of 2.50 A is used, how many hours will it take to carry out the electrolysis in part (a)?

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