The amount of nickel that would be electroplated by passing a constant current of 7.2 A through a solution of NiSO₄ for 90 min is 11.83g.
Equivalent mass of any substance will be electroplated by 96485 coloumb of charge.
Equivalent mass of Ni in NiSO₄ = 58.7/2 = 29.35g
So that 96485 coloumb of charge = deposited 29.35g of Ni
Also charge will be calculated by usimg the below equation as:
Q = (I)(t), where
I = current = 7.2 ampere
t = time = 90 min = 5400 sec
Q = (7.2)(5400) = 38,880 coloumb
By using both the equations of coloumb, we calculate the grams of Ni electroplated by 38,880 coloumb charge as:
Mass of Ni = (29.35g)(38,880/96,485)
Mass = 11.826 grams = 11.83g
Hence required mass of nickle is 11.83 grams.
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