D.) It cannot be broken down into a simple substance through chemical means...
Answer:
A. Cu^+2(aq)cathode ---> Cu^+2(aq)anode
Explanation:
Electrolysis is the process in which current is passed through a solution thereby causing a chemical change at the anode and cathode. Copper is being purified using electrolysis by using impure copper at the anode and pure copper at the cathode. This pure and impure copper are placed in a copper(ii)sulfate electrolyte solution and dc current is made to pass through it. The resulting changes at the anode and cathode are given by the equation:
cathode: Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ ⇒ Cu
anode: Cu ⇒ Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻
Answer: 714 g Al2O3
Explanation: Solution attached
First convert mass of O2 to moles
Do the mole ratio between O2 and Al2O3 from the balanced equation.
Convert moles of Al2O3 to mass using its molar mass.
