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In the electrolysis of CuCl2 solution using Cu electrodes, the weight of Cu anode increased by 2 g at the cathode. In the anode |
0.2 mole of Cu2+ will go into solution. 560 mL O2 liberate No loss in weight 2 g of copper goes into solution as Cu2+ |
2 g of copper goes into solution as Cu2+ |
The correct answer is option 4. 2 g of copper goes into solution as \(Cu^{2+}\). Let us analyze the electrolysis of \(CuCl_2\) solution using \(Cu\) electrodes based on the information provided: Given Data: Electrolysis using \(Cu\) electrodes. Weight of \(Cu\) anode increased by \(2 g\). \(CuCl_2\) solution is used. Analysis: Weight of \(Cu\) anode increased by 2 g: This indicates that copper ions \((Cu^{2+})\) from the \(CuCl_2\) solution are being deposited onto the anode (\(Cu\) electrode), causing its weight to increase. In the anode: The anode is where oxidation occurs during electrolysis. Here, \(Cu(s)\) from the electrode is oxidized to \(Cu^{2+}\) ions that enter the solution. Options Analysis: 1. \(0.2\) mole of \(Cu^{2+}\) will go into solution: To determine this, we can convert the increase in weight of the anode (2 g) into moles of \(Cu^{2+}\) ions. The molar mass of \(Cu\) is approximately \(63.55 g/mol\). 2. 560 mL \(O_2\) liberated: This is typically associated with the cathode during electrolysis when water is present, but \(CuCl_2\) electrolysis primarily involves \(Cu^{2+}\) and \(Cu^{2+}\) ions. 3. No loss in weight: This contradicts the given increase in weight of the anode (2 g). 4. 2 g of copper goes into solution as \(Cu^{2+}\): This directly correlates with the 2 g increase in weight of the anode, where Cu(s) is oxidized to \(Cu^{2+}\) ions. Based on the information provided and the principles of electrolysis: 2 g of copper goes into solution as \(Cu^{2+}\). This statement correctly explains the increase in weight of the anode during the electrolysis of \(CuCl_2\) solution using \(Cu\) electrodes. It aligns with the oxidation process occurring at the anode, where \(Cu(s)\) loses electrons to form \(Cu^{2+}\) ions in solution. Therefore, the correct answer is that 2 g of copper goes into solution as \(Cu^{2+}\). |