Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsThermal and Chemical Effects of Electric Current
The Faraday constant
Options
- Ais a universal constant.
- Bdepends on the amount of charge transferred through the electrolyte.
- Cdepends on the current passing through the electrolyte.
- Ddepends on the quantity of the electrolyte.
Correct answer
A. is a universal constant.
Step-by-step solution
The Faraday constant F is defined as the magnitude of electric charge per mole of electrons. F = N_A e where N_A is the Avogadro constant and e is the elementary charge. Since both N_A and e are universal constants, the Faraday constant is also a universal constant. It does not depend on the amount of charge transferred, the current passing through the electrolyte, or the quantity of the electrolyte.