Calculate the number of kilowatt-hours of electricity required to produce 1.0 × 103 kg (1 metric ton) of aluminum by electrolysis of Al3+ if the applied voltage is 4.50 V and the process is 45% efficient.

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Calculate the number of kilowatt-hours of electricity required to produce 1.0 × 10³ kg (1 metric ton) of aluminum by electrolysis of Al³⁺ if the applied voltage is 4.50 V and the process is 45% efficient.

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