The reaction occurs in an electrolytic cell

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

Problem

The reaction 2 Al+3 Cu2+→2 Al3++3 Cu2\,\mathrm{Al} + 3\,\mathrm{Cu^{2+}} \rightarrow 2\,\mathrm{Al^{3+}} + 3\,\mathrm{Cu} occurs in an electrolytic cell. The molar mass of an electron is 5.485×10−4 g mol−15.485 \times 10^{-4}\,\text{g\,mol}^{-1}. Calculate the mass of electrons that are transferred when 0.250 mol of aluminum metal reacts completely.

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