Faraday's Law of Electrolysis Calculator
Calculate the electric charge (Q) and moles of substance electrolyzed using Faraday's laws.
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Calculation Parameters
Adjust the values below.
0.1 A100.0 A
1 s7200 s
14
Calculated Result
Charge (Q) 18000 C
Moles Liberated (n) 0.18656 mol
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Expert Tip
Ensure units are correctly formatted (e.g. Kelvin for gas temperatures and liters for volumes) to get chemically accurate outputs.
How this Calculator Works
This calculator allows you to solve Faraday's Law of Electrolysis problems dynamically. Adjust the input parameters using the sliders or selection menu below:
- Current (I, A) (Range: 0.1 to 100.0, Default: 10.0)
- Time (t, seconds) (Range: 1 to 7200, Default: 1800)
- Valence of Ion (z) (Range: 1 to 4, Default: 1)
The results are computed instantly and updated in the results panel on the right.
Formula & Methodology
Q = I * t
n = Q / (z * F)
n = Q / (z * F)
Where:
- Current: Parameter value.
- Time: Parameter value.
- Valence of Ion: Parameter value.
Step-by-Step Calculation Example
To calculate Faraday's Law of Electrolysis manually, follow these steps:
- Identify the input parameters. For example:
- Current (I, A) = 10.0
- Time (t, seconds) = 1800
- Valence of Ion (z) = 1
- Apply the formula:
Q = I * t
n = Q / (z * F) - Verify the calculated value which is updated instantly in the results panel on the right.