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?
Solution
t = 600 s
Charge = current x time
= 1.5 A x 600s = 900 C
According to the reaction : Cu2+(aq) + 2e– → Cu(s)
We require 2F or 2 x 96487 C to deposit 1 mol or 63 g of Cu
For 900 C, the mass of Cu deposited =