Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 16 - Oxidation and Reduction - Exercises - Highlight Problems - Page 607: 112

Answer

26.5 kg

Work Step by Step

1 mole of $H_{2}$ can generate 2 mol of electrons. Amount of electricity used by the house in a month = 850 kWh = 2.65 X $10^4$ mol of electrons. MW of $H_{2}$ = 2 Amount of $H_{2}$ required = (2.65 X $10^4$) X (1/2) X (2) =26.5 kg
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