The electrolysis of Na 2 SO 4 (aq) is conducted in two separate half cells joined by a salt bridge, as suggested by the cell diagram PtNa 2 SO 4 (aq)Na 2 SO 4 (aq)Pt (a) In one experiment, the solution in the anode compartment becomes more acidic, and that in the cathode compartment more basic, dur...

The electrolysis of Na 2 SO 4 (aq) is conducted in two separate half-cells joined by a

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The electrolysis of Na₂SO₄(aq) is conducted in two separate half-cells joined by a salt bridge, as suggested by the cell diagram Pt∣Na₂SO₄(aq)∥Na₂SO₄(aq)∣Pt.

(a) In one experiment, the solution in the anode compartment becomes more acidic, and that in the cathode compartment more basic, during the electrolysis. When the electrolysis is discontinued and the two solutions are mixed, the resulting solution has pH = 7. Write half-cell equations and the overall electrolysis equation.

(b) In a second experiment, a 10.00-mL sample of an unknown concentration of H₂SO₄(aq) and a few drops of phenolphthalein indicator are added to the Na₂SO₄(aq) in the cathode compartment. Electrolysis is carried out with a current of 21.5 mA (milliamperes) for 683 s, at which point, the solution in the cathode compartment acquires a lasting pink color. What is the molarity of the unknown H₂SO₄(aq)?

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