Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Physics
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- Thermal and Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Thermal and Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Two voltameters, one containing a solution of silver salt and the...
Two voltameters, one containing a solution of silver salt and the other a solution of a trivalent-metal salt, are connected in series. A current of is maintained for hours. It is observed that of the trivalent metal is deposited. Determine the amount of silver deposited during this period, given that the atomic weight of silver is .
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- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis, the mass of a substance deposited at an electrode is given by:
For silver, the valency is , so its equivalent weight is equal to its atomic weight:
The total charge passed through the series circuit is:
Substituting the values into the formula:
Rounding off to one decimal place, the mass of silver deposited is . The data regarding the trivalent metal is extraneous.
For silver, the valency is , so its equivalent weight is equal to its atomic weight:
The total charge passed through the series circuit is:
Substituting the values into the formula:
Rounding off to one decimal place, the mass of silver deposited is . The data regarding the trivalent metal is extraneous.