Question on: JAMB Physics - 2024
In electrolysis, when the same quantity of electricity is passed through different electrolytes, mass of substances deposited is proportional to
A
Molecular weight
B
Chemical equivalent
C
Atomic number
D
Chemical equivalent per valency
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Correct Option: B
The mass of a substance deposited during electrolysis is directly proportional to its chemical equivalent. This is Faraday's second law of electrolysis. The chemical equivalent is defined as the atomic weight divided by the valency.
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