Given that M is the mass of substance deposited in an electrolysis and Q the...

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Given that M is the mass of substance deposited in an electrolysis and Q the quantity of electricity consumed, then Faraday's law can be written as

A. M = Z/Q
B. M = Q/Z
C. M = Z/2Q
D. M = QZ

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Faraday’s First Law of Electrolysis states that the mass of a substance deposited at any electrode is directly proportional to the amount of charge passed.

Mathematically it can be expressed as follows – m ∝ Q

Removing the proportionality sign m=ZQ. Therefore, option D is the correct answer

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