A constant current of 0.50 A is passed through an electrolytic cell containing…

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A constant current of 0.50 A is passed through an electrolytic cell containing CuSO_4(aq) with copper electrodes for 30.0 min. What is the approximate mass change of the cathode? (Molar mass of Cu = 63.5 g mol^{−1}) (a) +0.60 g (b) −0.30 g (c) +0.30 g (d) +0.15 g

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