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(a)
Interpretation:
Amount of
(a)
Explanation of Solution
In Downs process, the reaction that takes place is given as,
In the problem statement it is given as the Downs cell operates at
The number of moles of electrons that is required can be calculated as shown below,
From the mol of electrons that is required, the amount of sodium and chlorine that is obtained can be calculated as shown below,
Therefore, the amount of sodium and chlorine obtained is
(b)
Interpretation:
Energy consumption for the given Downs cell in 24 hours has to be calculated.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
In Downs process, the reaction that takes place is given as,
In the problem statement it is given as the Downs cell operates at
Energy consumption of this cell can be calculated as shown below,
Energy consumption is calculated as
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