A steady current of 1 ampere flowing through a solution of silver nitrate will deposit 1.12 x 10^-3 grams of silver in 1 second. How much silver will be deposited by 12.0 amperes in one hour? Write your answer with three significant digits.

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A steady current of 1 ampere flowing through a solution of silver nitrate will deposit 1.12 x 10^-3 grams of silver in 1 second.  How much silver will be deposited by 12.0 amperes in one hour? Write your answer with three significant digits.

tad1 · Answer

use dimensional analysis
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tad1 · Answer

12A  x (1.12 x10^3)g/(1A*1sec) * 3699 sec/ 1hr
all the units cancel out except for grams and hours which is what you want.  So just do the arithmetic.

anonymous · Answer

okay thanks

anonymous · Answer

48.4 g