Electrolysis C/W contd. Variables help

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The discussion focuses on the variables affecting electrolysis, specifically in the context of coursework improvement. Key variables identified include Time, Current, Temperature, Solution type, Molarity, Charge of Ions, Quantity of solution, Size of electrodes, Distance between electrodes, and Surface area of electrodes. The participant, Adam, seeks clarification on the Charge of Ions and Quantity of solution, emphasizing their roles in electrolysis. The conversation highlights the relationship between electrode distance and solution resistance, as well as the charge calculations for specific ions like Cu2+ and Fe3+.

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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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