Chapter 18, Problem 18.132SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The metal ion in ${\text{M(NO}}_3{)}_2$ should be identified.

Concept introduction:

According to Faraday’s law of electrolysis if one Faraday of charge $\text{(96485 C)}$ is passed through an electrolytic solution then one-gram equivalent of the electrolyte will get discharged or electrolyzed, irrespective of nature of electrolyte.

Given:

The amount of current passed is $\text{20}\text{.0 A}$

The time for which current passed is $\text{325 min}$

The mass of metal ion formed is $\text{111 g}$