A constant current of 2.50 A is passed through an aqueous CuSO₄ solution for 45.0 min

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Problem

A constant current of 2.50 A is passed through an aqueous CuSO₄ solution for 45.0 min, depositing copper metal at the cathode. After the run, the cathode mass has increased by 2.37 g. (a) Calculate the theoretical mass of copper that should be deposited under these conditions. (b) Determine the percent yield of copper for the experiment.

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