A current of 2.50 A is passed for 20.0 min through an aqueous solution that contains…
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Problem
A current of 2.50 A is passed for 20.0 min through an aqueous solution that contains either Cd²⁺ or Sn²⁺ ions, but not both. After the electrolysis, 1.80 g of metal is collected at the cathode. Which metal is most consistent with these data?
(a) Zn
(b) Sn
(c) Cd
(d) Pb