Two electrolytic cells are connected in parallel across a 6.00V direct-current power supply for exactly 10.0min. Cell 1 contains an AgNO3(aq) solution in which silver metal is deposited. Cell 2 contains a Zn(NO3)2(aq) solution in which zinc metal is deposited. The effective resistances of the electrolyte paths (including electrodes) are 1.20Ω for Cell 1 and 2.40Ω for Cell 2. Current efficiency is 100 % and no competing reactions occur.
(a) Calculate the current that flows through each cell during the electrolysis.
(b) Determine the mass of silver deposited in Cell 1.
(c) Determine the mass of zinc deposited in Cell 2.