How Many Atoms and What Mass Result from an Electrical Current in Zinc?

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To determine the number of atoms and mass resulting from a 0.16 amp electrical current through zinc for 10 minutes, first calculate the total charge using the formula Q = I × t, where Q is charge, I is current, and t is time. The total charge amounts to approximately 96 Coulombs. Using Faraday's constant (approximately 96,500 C/mol), the number of moles of zinc can be calculated, which then allows for the determination of the number of atoms by multiplying by Avogadro's number. Finally, the mass of zinc can be found by multiplying the number of moles by the molar mass of zinc. This process provides a clear method to find both the number of atoms and the mass resulting from the electrical current.
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0.16 amps from a dry battery for 10 minutes, according to the severity of an electrical current was received during this time wearing zinc
a) Find the number of atoms.
b) Find the mass.

i don't know english and i translate the text from turkish by google translate. please answer this question.
 
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I cannot remember my chemistry too well but I think you will need to use Faraday's number which is around 96,500 C/mol. I cannot remember if that number is too accurate so you should check your textbook.

You can find the charge using the current and time.
 
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