Solve Electrolysis Equation: 11.2L of Oxygen at STP

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The discussion focuses on solving the electrolysis equation for producing 11.2L of oxygen at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP). Key steps include writing the balanced equation for the electrolysis of water, determining the mole ratio of electrons to oxygen, calculating the number of moles of electrons from the given volume, and converting moles of electrons to charge in coulombs. Additionally, applying Faraday's Law is recommended to find the charge transferred and subsequently the time taken using a current of 0.5A.

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hello
I saw someone had posted a question about this question but I too do not have a clear understanding of how to solve this equation. I have a very small section in my text about electroylsis and I have looked for information in others texts but I still need help. Please if anyone has an idea can you go through it step by step for me.
The question reads:
By the electrolysis of water, 11.2L of oxygen at STP was prepared
a) What charge was required?
b) If a current of 0.5A was used, how long did it take?
thank you
 
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Follow the standard steps :
1. Write the balanced eqn
2. Determine the mole ratio of electrons transferred to oxygen produced
3. From the given volume of oxygen determine the number of moles of electrons
4. Convert moles of electrons to charge in coulombs

OR

Balance and use Faraday's Law

From the charge transferred, the time taken at some current can be found
 

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