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An electrolytic cell is used to produce aluminum metal from a eutectic blend of aluminum oxide and the mineral cryolite. The relevant cathodic half reaction is as follows. Al³+ + 3 e Al

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An electrolytic cell is used to produce aluminum metal from a eutectic blend of aluminum oxide and the mineral cryolite. The relevant cathodic half reaction is as follows. Al³+ + 3 e Al

An electrolytic cell is used to produce aluminum metal from a eutectic blend of aluminum oxide and the mineral cryolite. The relevant cathodic half reaction is as follows. Al³+ + 3 e Al How many grams of aluminum metal are produced if a constant current of 17.6 amps is passed for 67 minutes and 39 seconds, assuming a 100% Faradaic efficiency for aluminum production? Please report your answer with 3 significant figures.