To calculate the mass of copper metal plated in an electrolytic cell, you need:
I. The moles of electrons transferred
II. Current
III. Time
To explain the process:
1. Determine the moles of electrons transferred, which is related to the charge passed through the cell. This is usually given by the current (amperes) multiplied by time (seconds), as current is the flow of charge per unit time (Q = I * t).
2. Convert the moles of electrons to moles of copper using the stoichiometry of the reaction. Each mole of electrons corresponds to a certain number of moles of copper ions being reduced to copper metal.
3. Calculate the mass of copper using the molar mass of copper. The molar mass allows you to convert moles of copper to grams of copper.
Therefore, to calculate the mass of copper plated in an electrolytic cell, you need to consider the moles of electrons transferred, the current, and the time involved in the process.
