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The discussion centers on calculating the maximum number of moles of indium (In) that can be deposited at the cathode of an electrolytic cell when 0.060 Faraday of electricity is passed through a solution of In3+ ions. The half-cell reaction for this process is represented as In3+ + 3e- → In. According to Faraday's electrolysis law, 1 Faraday is required to deposit 1 mole of In from 3 moles of In3+ ions, leading to the conclusion that 0.060 Faraday can deposit 0.020 moles of In.

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If .060 faraday is passed through an electrolytic cell containing a solution of In +3 ions,what is the maximum number of moles on In that could be deposited at the cathode? Show half cell equation and demensional analysis.

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I actually was just confused about this problem. I originally thought I should use half cell redox but now I don't know what I can use. If I should use half cell just tell me and I can do it. If there is another method could you get me started or guide me through? Thanks!
 
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X+ + e- -------> X

you need 1F of electricity for this reaction to occur, 1mol X+ to be converted to 1 mol X.
 
Faraday's electrolysis law. Not that it states anything else that Kushal wrote.
 

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