Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

A solution containing both Ag^{+}(aq) and Cu^{2+}(aq) is electrolyzed with a constant current of 0.500 A for 3.00 h. Because Ag^{+} is reduced before Cu^{2+}, 1.50 g of silver is deposited first, after which any remaining charge reduces Cu^{2+} to copper metal. Assuming F=9.65×104 C mol−1F = 9.65\times10^{4}\,\text{C mol}^{-1}, what additional mass of copper is deposited during the 3.00 h period? (Molar masses: Ag = 107.9 g mol^{–1}, Cu = 63.55 g mol^{–1}) a) 2.68 g2.68\ \text{g} b) 1.34 g1.34\ \text{g} c) 0.67 g0.67\ \text{g} d) 1.78 g1.78\ \text{g}

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