Super easy chemistry question, I'm just confusing myself. Please help?
Write balanced half-reaction equations for the processes that occur at the anode and cathode when an aqueous solution of potassium chloride is electrolyzed. Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent. Calculate the number of kilowatt-hours of energy required to produce 2.00 kg of chlorine gas if the voltage applied is 4.8 V and the current is 3.5 x 105 amps. (1 kwh = 3.6 x 106 J)
I know that I am going to have the half reactions for Chlorine and water..but I am not sure by what it means when the question states that potassium chloride is "electrolyzed." does this mean that the Chlorine half reaction is for the cathode? And thus, the Chlornie will act as the oxidizing agent since it will be reduced? Argh I'm so confused! Can someone please help me? Thanks in advance :D
Answer:
You don't need help, you are correct.
Say what?!?! it sounds like your talkin about an alian attack or sumthin. but i'll go w/ the first guy and say you were right!
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