Answer:
9.8 h
Explanation:
From the question,
Os²⁻ - 2e⁻ = Os
From the equation above,
2 F of electron is needed to liberate 1 mole of osmium.
45 g of osmium contains 45/190 mole of osmium = 0.237 mole.
2 F ⇒ 1 mole.
2(0.237) F ⇒ 0.237 mole
0.474 F. will produce 45 g of osmium.
If 1 F = 96500 C ,
Then, 0.474 F = 45741 C,
But,
Q = it
t = Q/i....................... Equation 1
Given: Q = 45741 C, i = 1.30 A
Substitute into equation 1
t = 45741/1.3
t = 9.8 h.
