Ion is an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to loss or gain of one or more electrons.
The anode is the negative electrode and so will be donating electrons to assist in this chemical reaction occuring. All reactions accept electrons as reactants. The key issue is the reduction potential Eo (+1.8V). This is greatest for the reaction:
Co3+ + e -> Co2+
Therefore this reaction has the greatest tendency to occur.
Answer:
The concentration the student should write down in her lab is 2.2 mol/L
Explanation:
Atomic mass of the elements are:
Na: 22.989 u
S: 32.065 u
O: 15.999 u
Molar mass of sodium thiosulfate, Na2S2O3 = (2*22.989 + 2*32.065 + 3*15.999) g/mol = 158.105 g/mol.
Mass of Na2S2O3 taken = (19.440 - 2.2) g = 17.240 g.
For mole(s) of Na2S2O3 = (mass taken)/(molar mass)
= (17.240 g)/(158.105 g/mol) = 0.1090 mole.
Volume of the solution = 50.29 mL = (50.29 mL)*(1 L)/(1000 mL)
= 0.05029 L.
To find the molar concentration of the sodium thiosulfate solution prepared we use the formula:
= (moles of sodium thiosulfate)/(volume of solution in L)
= (0.1090 mole)/(0.05029 L)
= 2.1674 mol/L
