Gen Chem Questions

[Golfguy]

During electrolysis:

AlCl3----> Al3+ + 3Cl-

Al+3 + 3e- ---------> Al(s)

Do we need to balance the equation? Therefore using 6e-, instead of 3e- in the calculation, ie. (Amps) (Time-s)/ (3e-)(F). This would give us moles of metal created.

Thanks!

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