An aqueous solution of silver nitrate is electrolysed. a. i. Explain why silver rather than hydrogen is
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An aqueous solution of silver nitrate is electrolysed.
a. i. Explain why silver rather than hydrogen is produced at the cathode.
ii. Write an equation for the reaction occurring at the cathode.
b. i. Write an equation for the reaction occurring at the anode.
ii. Is the anode reaction an oxidation or reduction reaction? Explain your answer.
c. Explain why the silver nitrate solution becomes acidic during this electrolysis.
d. Calculate the mass of silver deposited at the cathode when the electrolysis is carried out for exactly 35 min using a current of 0.18 A. (Ar[Ag] = 108; F = 96 500 C mol–1)
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Cambridge International AS And A Level Chemistry Coursebook
ISBN: 9781316637739
2nd Edition
Authors: Lawrie Ryan, Roger Norris
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