wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A certain quantity of electricity is passed through aqueous Al2(SO4)3 and CuSO4 solutions connected in series 0.09 g of Al is deposited on cathode during electrolysis. The amount of copper deposited on cathode in grams is:

(At. wt of Al=27; Cu=63.6)

A
31.8
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
0.636
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
3.18
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
0.318
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D 0.318
Let W g of Cu is deposited at the cathode.

Using the second law of electrolysis:

W1E1=W2E2

W1×263.6=0.09×327

W1=0.318 g

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Faraday's Laws
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon