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Grade 8Physical Chemistry

A solution of Ni(NO3)2 is electrolysed between platinum electrodes using a current of 5 amperes for 20 minutes. What mass of Ni is deposited at the cathode?

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12 Years agoGrade 8
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11 Years ago
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Profile image of Yash Chourasiya
5 Years ago
Dear Student

I = 5A
Time = 20×60 =1200s
∴Charge=current×time
= 5×1200
= 6000C
According to the reaction.
Ni2+(aq.) + 2e- → Ni(s)
Nickel deposited by (2×96487)C =58.7g

∴ Nickel deposited by6000C = (58.7 × 6000​)/(2 ×96487)
= 1.825 g (at Cathode)

I hope this answer will help you.
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Yash Chourasiya