The mass of a substance deposited at the cathode is directly proportional to the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The mass of a substance deposited at the cathode is directly proportional to the:
A. Current
B. Quantity of electricity passed
C. All of the above
D. Time
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
According to Faraday's First Law of Electrolysis, the mass (m) of a substance deposited at an electrode is directly proportional to the total quantity of electricity (Q) passed through the electrolyte. Since Q = Current (I) × Time (t), the mass is directly proportional to both the current and the time.

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