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how many ampere of current should be passed when aq solution of Na2SO4 is electrolysis between graphite electrode at 300k temprature and 250ml/min of O2 gas obtain under 1 bar pressure |
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Answer» Answer: 6.44 Amps Explanation: Convert the initial conditions to standard conditions (TEMPERATURE and pressure) P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2 P1 = 1 BAR = 750mmHg V1 = 250ml = 250 cm^3 T1= 300K P2 = 760mmHg V2 = ? T2 = 273 K (750x250)/300 = (760xV2)/273 V2 = (750X250X273)/(300X760) V2 = 224.51 cm^3 1 mole of GAS occupies 22400cm^3 at STP Moles of OXYGEN = 224.51/22400 = 0.001 moles One mole of oxygen is discharged by 4 moles of electrons Moles of electrons = 4 x 0.001 = 0.004 Convert moles to Coulombs 1 moles of electrons = 96485 Coulombs Number of Coulombs = 0.004 x 96484 = 386.8C Coulombs (Q) = Current (I) x Time (t) Time = 1 minute = 60 seconds Current (Amps) = Q/t = 386.8/60 Current = 6.44 Amps |
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