Here is the chemical equation for gun powder, in it’s simple form:
<span>2 KNO3 + S + 3 C → K2S + N2 + 3 CO2.</span>
This is the same simplified formula, only balanced:
<span>10 KNO3 + 3 S + 8 C → 2 K2CO3 + 3 K2SO4 + 6 CO2 + 5 N2.</span>
True when the boron control rods are lowered it slows the reaction
Data Given:
Time = t = 30.6 s
Current = I = 10 A
Faradays Constant = F = 96500
Chemical equivalent = e = 63.54/2 = 31.77 g
Amount Deposited = W = ?
Solution:
According to Faraday's Law,
W = I t e / F
Putting Values,
W = (10 A × 30.6 s × 31.77 g) ÷ 96500
W = 0.100 g
Result:
0.100 g of Cu²⁺ is deposited.
