Question 22
Electrolysis1.2F of electricity are passed through electrolytic cells containing Na+, Cu2+ and Al3+ in series. How many moles of each metal would be formed at the cathode of each cell?
- A.0.6 mole of Na, 1.2 moles of Cu and 1.2 moles of Al
- B.1.2 moles of Na, 0.6 mole of Cu and 0.4 mole of Al
- C.1.2 moles of Na, 2.4 moles of Cu and 2.4 moles of Al
- D.1.2 moles of Na, 2.4 moles of Cu and 3.6 moles of Al.
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Answer: B (1.2 moles of Na, 0.6 mole of Cu and 0.4 mole of Al)
Explanation
Moles of metal = faradays ÷ charge on the ion: Na 1.2/1 = 1.2, Cu 1.2/2 = 0.6, Al 1.2/3 = 0.4.