Question on: JAMB Physics - 2013

If a current of 2.5A flows through an electrolyte for 3 hours and 1.8g of a substance is deposited, what is the mass of the substance that will be deposited if a current of 4A flows through it for 4.8 hours?

A
2.4g
B
3.2g
C
4.6g
D
4.8g
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Correct Option: C

First let's find z

z = (\frac{M}{It})

z = (\frac{1.8}{2.5 \times (3 \times 60 \times 60)})

Therefore, the new M equals

M = zIt

M = (\frac{1.8 \times 4 \times 4.8 \times 60 \times 60}{2.5 \times 3 \times 60 \times 60})

M = 4.6g

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