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A solution of CuSO4 is electrolysed for 10 minutes with a current of 1.5 ampers. What is the mass of copper deposited at the cathode ?

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Detailed Solution

t = 600 s charge = current × time
= 1.5 A × 600 s = 900 C
According to the reaction:
Cu(aq)2++2eCu(s)ECu(II)=63.52=31.75
W=EIt96500
w=31.75×1.5×10×6096500=0.296gr

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