Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
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Chapter 8, Problem 8B.1BST
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The number of moles of ultraviolet photons that is needed to produce one mole of hydrogen has to be calculated.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The time taken for water to irradiated has to be calculated.
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