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Question
The electrochemical equivalent of a material depends on _______________ .
Options
the nature of the material
the current through the electrolyte containing the material
the amount of charge passed through the electrolyte
the amount of this material present in the electrolyte
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Solution
the nature of the material
The electrochemical equivalent of a substance is the ratio of the relative atomic mass of the substance to its valency. Thus, it is only dependent on the nature of the material.
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