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Electrochemistry

Question
CBSEENCH12006123

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 

63.5×9002×96500×900 = 0.296 g Cu cathode.