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Two electrolytic cells, A containing aqueous and B containing aqueous , are connected in parallel across a battery. The total current is and it flows for . Cell A deposits of silver. Take Ag = 108, Cu = 63.5, and 100% efficiency. Which statements are correct?

  1. AHad the same two cells been connected in series carrying for , cell B would deposit of copper
  2. BThe current through cell A is
  3. CThe charge passed through cell B is
  4. DThe mass of copper deposited in cell B is

Answer: B, C, D

Silver deposited , so and ; (B) correct. In parallel , so of electrons; (C) correct. Copper ; (D) correct. In series the full of electrons would pass through B giving Cu, not (which ignores ); (A) wrong.
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