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In the following reactions, what weight of substance would be liberated if `1F` of electricity were passed through the cell `:`
`i. Cu^(2+)+2e^(-) rarr Cu` `ii. Al^(3+)+3e^(-) rarr Al`
`iii. 2Cl^(c-) rarr Cl_(2)+2e^(-)`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the weight of the substance liberated when 1 Faraday (1F) of electricity is passed through each of the given electrochemical reactions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **i. Reaction: Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu** 1. **Identify the number of electrons involved:** In this reaction, 2 electrons are required to reduce 1 mole of Cu²⁺ to Cu. 2. **Determine moles of Cu deposited for 1F:** Since 1 Faraday corresponds to 1 mole of electrons, the moles of Cu deposited for 1F is: \[ \text{Moles of Cu} = \frac{1F}{2e^-} = \frac{1}{2} \text{ moles of Cu} \] 3. **Calculate the mass of Cu:** The atomic mass of copper (Cu) is 63.5 g/mol. Therefore, the mass of Cu deposited is: \[ \text{Mass of Cu} = \left(\frac{1}{2} \text{ moles}\right) \times 63.5 \text{ g/mol} = 31.75 \text{ g} \] **ii. Reaction: Al³⁺ + 3e⁻ → Al** 1. **Identify the number of electrons involved:** In this reaction, 3 electrons are required to reduce 1 mole of Al³⁺ to Al. 2. **Determine moles of Al deposited for 1F:** The moles of Al deposited for 1F is: \[ \text{Moles of Al} = \frac{1F}{3e^-} = \frac{1}{3} \text{ moles of Al} \] 3. **Calculate the mass of Al:** The atomic mass of aluminum (Al) is 27 g/mol. Therefore, the mass of Al deposited is: \[ \text{Mass of Al} = \left(\frac{1}{3} \text{ moles}\right) \times 27 \text{ g/mol} = 9 \text{ g} \] **iii. Reaction: 2Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + 2e⁻** 1. **Identify the number of electrons involved:** In this reaction, 2 electrons are required to produce 1 mole of Cl₂ from 2 moles of Cl⁻. 2. **Determine moles of Cl₂ produced for 1F:** The moles of Cl₂ produced for 1F is: \[ \text{Moles of Cl₂} = \frac{1F}{2e^-} = \frac{1}{2} \text{ moles of Cl₂} \] 3. **Calculate the mass of Cl₂:** The molecular mass of chlorine (Cl₂) is 71 g/mol (since Cl has an atomic mass of 35.5 g). Therefore, the mass of Cl₂ produced is: \[ \text{Mass of Cl₂} = \left(\frac{1}{2} \text{ moles}\right) \times 71 \text{ g/mol} = 35.5 \text{ g} \] ### Final Results: - For Cu: 31.75 g - For Al: 9 g - For Cl₂: 35.5 g

To solve the problem, we need to determine the weight of the substance liberated when 1 Faraday (1F) of electricity is passed through each of the given electrochemical reactions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **i. Reaction: Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu** 1. **Identify the number of electrons involved:** In this reaction, 2 electrons are required to reduce 1 mole of Cu²⁺ to Cu. 2. **Determine moles of Cu deposited for 1F:** Since 1 Faraday corresponds to 1 mole of electrons, the moles of Cu deposited for 1F is: ...
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