Answer:
A) 3.17 g of Zn
Explanation:
Let's consider the reduction of Zn(II) that occurs in an electrolysis bath.
Zn⁺²(aq) + 2e⁻ → Zn(s)
We can establish the following relations:
- 1 min = 60 s
- 1 A = 1 C/s
- The charge of 1 mole of electrons is 96,468 C (Faraday's constant).
- When 2 moles of electrons circulate, 1 mole of Zn is deposited.
- The molar mass of Zn is 65.38 g/mol
The mass of Zn deposited under these conditions is:
[tex]24min \times \frac{60s}{1min} \times \frac{6.5C}{s} \times \frac{1mol\ e^{-} }{96,468C} \times \frac{1molZn}{2mol\ e^{-}} \times \frac{65.38g}{1molZn} = 3.17 g[/tex]
