An electrolytic cell for depositing copper from copper sulfate solutions is placed in series with another for depositing silver from silver nitrate solution. The cathode in the latter solution is initially 0.1 g lighter than the copper cathode. If the electrolysis is carried out at a constant current of 0.1 amperes, when will the two cathodes be of the same weight?

An electrolytic cell for depositing copper from copper sulfate solutions is placed in series with another for depositing silver from silver nitrate solution. The cathode in the latter solution is initially 0.1 g lighter than the copper cathode. If the electrolysis is carried out at a constant current of 0.1 amperes, when will the two cathodes be of the same weight?

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