3.9 - Electrolysis and Faraday’s Laws
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What is electrolysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how ions are involved in this process.
What is the role of the cathode during electrolysis?
💡 Hint: Remember the phrase 'Red Cat' for reduction.
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What does electrolysis break down?
💡 Hint: Focus on what electrolysis specifically does.
True or False: The cathode is the positive electrode.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of anodes and cathodes.
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If a current of 5 A flows for 10 minutes through an electrolyte, calculate the mass of copper deposited (Z = 0.000329 g/C).
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert time into seconds before using the formula.
Discuss how the choice of electrolyte affects mass deposition when various equivalent weights are involved, providing an example.
💡 Hint: Refer back to Faraday’s Second Law for understanding.
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