What is Electrolysis?
Electrolysis is an electrochemical process where electrical energy drives non-spontaneous chemical reactions. Key concepts include:
- Oxidation at anode
- Reduction at cathode
- Ion migration
- Electrode processes
- Current flow
Calculate Electrochemical Process Parameters
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Calculate mass of substance deposited during electrolysis using Faraday's laws.
Calculate time needed for desired mass deposition.
Calculate current needed for desired mass deposition in given time.
Calculate current efficiency of electrolysis process.
Electrolysis is an electrochemical process where electrical energy drives non-spontaneous chemical reactions. Key concepts include:
Fundamental principles governing electrolysis:
Industrial and laboratory uses:
Critical factors affecting electrolysis:
Advanced topics in electrolysis:
m = (I × t × M)/(n × F)
where:
m = mass deposited (g)
I = current (A)
t = time (s)
M = molar mass (g/mol)
n = number of electrons
F = Faraday constant (96,485 C/mol)
η = (mactual/mtheoretical) × 100%
Q = I × t