The number of electrons delivered at the cathode during electrolysis by a current of 1 ampere in 60 seconds is :(charge on an electron is 1.60 × 10⁻¹⁹ C)
6 × 10²⁰
7.48 × 10²³
6 × 10²³
3.75 × 10²⁰
Solution:
Q = ne Q is the amount of electricity passed n is the number of electrons liberated at cathode e the charge of electron i × t = ne (Q = i × t) n = i × t / e n = 1 × 60 / (1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹) n = 3.75 × 10²⁰