Question
A solution of CuSO4 is electrolysed for 10 minutes with a current of 1.5 amperes. What is the mass of copper deposited at the cathode? (at mass Cu = 63.5).
Solution
The cathode reaction is Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu
I = 1.5 amperes, t = 10 x 60 = 600 s
∴ Q = It = 1.5 x 600 = 900 C
The reaction states that 2 x 96500 C are required to deposit 63.5 g Cu at cathode
900 C will deposit