1 Lab F-S 7. Problem Statement: Investigated the electrolysis of a metal in a metal ion solution.

Procedures: Dilute 10 ml of 1M Cu(NO3)2 to 100 ml of .1M by using a volumetric flask and adding water to 1 M Cu(NO3)2. Obtain two wires of silver and sand the ends of each wire with sand paper. The next step is to weight the original silver electrode before starting the experiment. Create a circuit with the pieces of silver (making one end a cathode and the other one anode), the Cu(NO3)2, and a volt meter. Data Presentation and Analysis.: Measure the amperage during the experiment, and record the total time of the experiment. After ten minutes, measure the weight of the silver wires again and compare it to the original weight to find out how much mass was lost/gained. Electrode Weight Before: Electrode Weight After: Time elapsed: 600 sec Half reaction: 2e- + Cu2+(aq) Cu(s) Half reaction: 2Ag(s) 2Ag+(aq) + 2eData Analysis: 1. After completing the experiment and collecting all the data, what can be said about the spontaneity of the compound without any current passing? The reaction is a non spontaneous reaction because the oxidation of the anode and reduction of the cathode silver electrode is not happening without the current. 2. What observations, results can be obtained from the current passing through the compound? The volt meter is showing the measurements of .95 mA running through and one of the silver electrodes is being covered by the black substance, resulting in the gain of the mass of the cathode. Interpretations and Conclusions: After completing the experiment we have established that of the two electrodes, one of them is acting as an anode, releasing electrodes, and decreasing its weight, while the other electrode is acting as a cathode. The accumulation of copper ions by the cathode accepts the electrons during the experiment, and as the result they plate on to the silver electrode. This reaction is also impossible, non spontaneous, without the current passing through. Electrode 1(cathode): .898g Electrode 1 (cathode): 1.01g Electrode 2: .676g