Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A cell has two copper electrodes. Each beaker holds of solution. One holds copper(II) ions and the other holds copper(II) ions. The cell is run through a resistor until its emf has fallen to at . Find (a) the concentration on the dilute side at that moment, (b) the concentration on the other side, and (c) the charge that has passed.
A concentration cell has two identical electrodes in solutions of the same ion at concentrations . and at . The dilute side is the anode. A saturated solution of a salt gives : for , , and for , . , with .
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Given. The volumes are equal, so if of copper ion is made on the dilute side, is used on the other side.
Plan. Find the final ratio from the emf. Write the two concentrations with and solve for it.
Step 1. The ratio. , so the ratio is .
Step 2. The equation. . This gives , so .
Step 3. The concentrations. Dilute side: . Other side: .
Step 4. The charge. The copper moved is . Each mole carries 2 mol of electrons: .
Answer: , and .
Check. The ratio is , as in Step 1. The two sides are still not equal, so the emf is still above zero.
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