An electroplating solution contains vanadium (50.9415 g/mol), which is a metallic element that can exist in solution in at least four oxidation states. A current of 1.50 A operates on the electrolysis cell for 30.0 minutes. During this time 0.356 g of Vis deposited on the cathode. What is the oxidation state of the vanadium in solution? +2 +3 +4 +5

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An electroplating solution contains vanadium (50.9415 g/mol), which is a metallic
element that can exist in solution in at least four oxidation states. A current of 1.50 A
operates on the electrolysis cell for 30.0 minutes. During this time 0.356 g of Vis
deposited on the cathode. What is the oxidation state of the vanadium in solution?
+2
+3
+4
+5
Transcribed Image Text:An electroplating solution contains vanadium (50.9415 g/mol), which is a metallic element that can exist in solution in at least four oxidation states. A current of 1.50 A operates on the electrolysis cell for 30.0 minutes. During this time 0.356 g of Vis deposited on the cathode. What is the oxidation state of the vanadium in solution? +2 +3 +4 +5
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