Question: Assume that C u 2 + ( 0 . 0 1 M ) and S n 2 + ( 0 . 0 1 M )

Assume that Cu2+(0.01M) and Sn2+(0.01M) are dissolved in aqueous solutions of pH=0.
(a) Calculate the potential at which the plating of Cu and Sn can start when the potential of an
inert electrode (Pt) is gradually changed from 1.6V(vs. NHE) to the negative values. (5pt)
Cu2++2e=Cu,E=0.34V(vs. NHE)
Sn2++2e=Sn,E=-0.14V(vs. NHE)
(b) In contrast to Cu, the pH of aqueous solution should be kept high enough in the industrial
plating process of Sn. Describe the reason why it is.(10pt)
 Assume that Cu2+(0.01M) and Sn2+(0.01M) are dissolved in aqueous solutions of

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