Electrolysis C/W contd. Variables help

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the variables affecting electrolysis, specifically in the context of coursework improvement. Participants explore various factors that influence the electrolysis process, including time, current, temperature, solution type, and others. The scope includes conceptual clarification and technical explanation related to electrolysis variables.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists several variables relevant to electrolysis, including time, current, temperature, solution type, molarity, charge of ions, quantity of solution, size of electrodes, distance between electrodes, and surface area of electrodes.
  • Another participant suggests that the distance between electrodes does not affect their surface area but impacts the solution's resistance.
  • A participant questions the definition of charge, proposing it relates to the amount or strength of charge, and seeks clarification on the term "quantity."
  • One participant defines the charge of ions as the number of electrons needed to achieve neutrality.
  • A later reply provides a numerical example of charge for specific ions, indicating that Cu2+ has a charge of 3.2 x 10^(-19) C and Fe3+ has a charge of 4.8 x 10^(-19) C.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying interpretations of the variables related to electrolysis, with no consensus reached on the definitions or implications of charge, quantity, and the effects of distance between electrodes.

Contextual Notes

Some variables remain undefined or require further elaboration, such as the quantity of solution and the specific implications of charge. The discussion reflects a range of assumptions and interpretations that are not fully resolved.

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I have the marked draft of my coursework, its 36/40 but I need to improve 3 things. I need to expand on the Variables I have listed on my coursework, i have done half of them but I am having trouble on the others. Heres the vaiables, the bold is what I've added. Any help is much appreciated, :smile:
Thanks, Adam

• Time – how long electrolysation happens for

• Current – how many amps travel to the electrode

• Temperature – effects particles kinetic energy

• Solution – type of ion

• Molarity of solution – mols/cm3 ; number of ions

• Charge of Ions -

• Quantity of solution -

• Size of electrodes -

• Distance between electrodes -

• Surface area of electrodes -

P.s Am i right in thinking the bottom three would be the same ; area exposed to electrolysation.
 
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Could anyone help?
 
Distance between electrodes doesn't change their surface, but it changes the solution resistance.
 
Thankyou, would Charge be : amount/strength of charge and what would quantity be :/
 
Charge of ion is number of electrons that is has to gain (or lose) to become neutral.

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• Time – how long electrolysation happens for

• Current – how many amps travel to the electrode

• Temperature – effects particles kinetic energy

• Solution – type of ion

• Molarity of solution – mols/cm3 ; number of ions

• Charge of Ions - number of electrons needed to become neutral

• Quantity of solution -

• Size of electrodes - Area exposed to electrolysation

• Distance between electrodes - resistance of solution

• Surface area of electrodes - Area exposed to electrolysation


Isnt charge like this though - 1.6 x 〖10〗^(-19) Charge for every unit, so Cu2+ has a charge and 3.2 x 〖10〗^(-19) C and Fe3+ has a charge of 4.8 x 〖10〗^(-19) C.
 

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