Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct?
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Answer:

(c)Ecell is an intensive property as it does not depend upon mass of species (number of particles) but ArG of the cell reaction is an extensive property because this depends upon mass of species (number of particles).

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Electrochemistry

Q 1.

Calculate the potential of hydrogen electrode in contact with a solution whose pH is 10.

Q 2.

Three electrolytic cells A, B, C containing solutions of ZnS04, AgNO3 and CuS04, respectively are connected in series. A steady current of 1.5 amperes was passed through them until 45 g of silver deposited at the cathode of call B. How long did the current flow? What mass of copper and zinc were deposited?

Q 3.

The positive value of the standard electrode potential of Cu+2/Cu indicates that
(a) this redox couple is a stronger reduction agent than the H/H2  couple
(b) this redox couple is a stronger oxidizing agent than H+/H2
(c) Cu can displace  H2 from acid
(d) Cu cannot displace  H2   from acid

Q 4.

Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out the most stable ion in its reduced form.
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Q 5.

The conductivity of 0.20 M solution of KCl at 298 K is 0.0248 S cm-1. Calculate its molar conductivity.

Q 6.

Assertion (A): E , increases with increase in concentration of  Ag+ ions.
Ag /  Ag+
Reason (R): E + has a positive value.
Ag /Ag

Q 7.

How much charge is required for the following reductions:
(i) 1 mol of Al3+ to Al?
(ii) 1 mol of Cu2+ to Cu ?
(iii) 1 mol of Mn04- to Mn2+?

Q 8.

E °en = 1.1 V for Daniell cell. Which of the following expressions are correct description of state of equilibrium in this cell?
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Q 9.

What will happen during the electrolysis of aqueous solution of CuSO4 in the presence of Cu electrodes?
(a) Copper will deposit at cathode.
(b) Copper will dissolve at anode.
(c) Oxygen will be released at anode.
(d) Copper will deposit at anode.

Q 10.

Conductivity K, is equal to
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Q 11.

Write the cell reaction of a lead storage battery when it is discharged. How does the density of the electrolyte change when the battery is discharged?

Q 12.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 13.

Define conductivity and molar conductivity for the solution of an electrolyte. Discuss their variation with concentration.

Q 14.

Write the Nemst equation for the cell reaction in the Daniell cell. How will the Ecell be affected when concentration of Zn2+ ions is increased?

Q 15.

Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the following.
(i) An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with silver electrodes.
(ii) An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with platinum electrodes.
(iii) A dilute solution of H2S04 with platinum electrodes.
(iv) An aqueous solution of CuCl2 with platinum electrodes.

Q 16.

Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent.
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Q 17.

The molar conductivity of 0.025 mol L-1  methanoic acid is 46.1 S cm2 mol-1. Calculate its degree of dissociation and dissociation constant Given λ °(H+)=349.6 S cm2 mol-1 andλ °(HCOO-) = 54.6 S  cm2 mol-1

Q 18.

The quantity of charge required to obtain one mole of aluminium from

Al2O3 is  (a) IF (b) 6F (c) 3F (d) 2F

Q 19.

Match the terms given in Column I with the items given in Column II.
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Q 20.

Consider the figure given below and answer the questions (i) to (vi) that follow.
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(i) Redraw the diagram to show the direction of electron flow.
(ii) Is silver plate anode or cathode?
(iii)What will happen if salt bridge is removed?
(iv)When will the cell stop functioning?
(v)How will concentration of Zn+2  cell functions?
(vi)How will the concentration of Zn+2 ions and Ag+ ions be affected after the cell becomes ‘dead'?

Q 21.

Consultthe table of standard electrode potentials and suggest three substances that can oxidise ferrous ions under suitable conditions.

Q 22.

Conductivity of 0.00241 M acetic acid is 7.896 x 10-5 S cm-1. Calculate its molar conductivity.  If Λm0, for acetic acid is 390.5 S cm2 mol-1, what is its dissociation constant?

Q 23.

How much electricity in terms of Faraday is required to produce .
(i) 20.0 g of Ca from molten CaCl2?
(ii) 40.0 g of Al from molten Al203?

Q 24.

How will the pH of brine (aq. NaCl solution) be affected when it is electrolysed?

Q 25.

Given the standard electrode potentials, K+/K=-2. 93 V, Ag+/Ag = 0.80 V, Hg2+/Hg =0.79V, Mg2+/Mg=-2.37V, Cr3+/Cr=0.74V.
Arrange these metals in their increasing order of reducing power.

Q 26.

Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

Q 27.

What does the negative sign in the expression ncert-exemplar-problems-class-12-chemistry-electrochemistry-38 mean? Zn /Zn

Q 28.

When acidulated water (dil. H2SO4 solution) is electrolysed, will the pH of the solution be affected? Justify your answer.

Q 29.

Assertion (A): Lm for weak electrolytes shows a sharp increase when the electrolytic solution on dilution of solution.
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Reason (R): For weak electrolytes dissociate partially in concentrated solution. On dilution, their degree of dissociation increases hence their Am increases sharply.

Q 30.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 31.

What is the relationship between Gibbs free energy of the cell reaction in a galvanic cell and the emf of the cell? When will the maximum work be obtained from a galvanic cell?

Q 32.

In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
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Q 33.

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Q 34.

Aqueous copper sulphate solution and aqueous silver nitrate solution are electrolysed by 1 ampere current for 10 minutes in separate electrolytic cells. Will the mass of copper and silver deposited on the cathode be same or different? Explain your answer.

Q 35.

Why is alternating current used for measuring resistance of an electrolytic solution?

Q 36.

Match the terms given in Column 1 with the units given in Column II.
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Q 37.

Assertion (A): For measuring resistance of an ionic solution an AC source is used.
Reason (R): Concentration of ionic solution will change if DC source is used.

Q 38.

How would you determine the standard electrode potential of the system Mg2+1  Mg?

Q 39.

The cell in which the following reaction occurs:  2Fe3+ (aq) + 2I(aq) —> 2Fe2+ (aq) +I2 (s)  has E °cell=0.236 V at 298 K. Calculate the standard Gibbs energy and the equilibrium constant of the cell reaction.

Q 40.

Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction
Zn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) —-> 7M2+(aq) + 2Ag (s) takes place. Further show:
(i) Which of the electrode is negatively charged?
(ii) The carriers of the current in the cell.
(iii) Individual reaction at each electrode.

Q 41.

The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.001 M KCI solution at 298 K is 1500 Ω What is the cell constant if conductivity of 0.001 M KCI solution at 298 K is 0.146 x 10-3 S cm-1?

Q 42.

Electrode potential for Mg electrode varies according to the equation
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Q 43.

Which of the following statements is correct?
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Q 44.

An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when
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Q 45.

Solutions of two electrolytes 'A' and 'B' are diluted. The Am of 'B' increases 1.5 times while that of A increases 25 times. Which of the two is a strong electrolyte? Justify your answer.

Q 46.

In an aqueous solution, how does specific conductivity of electrolytes change with addition of water?

Q 47.

Match the items of Column I and Column II on the basis of data given below:
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Q 48.

Assertion (A): Ecell should have a positive value for the cell to function. Reason (R). Ecadlode Eanode

Q 49.

Assertion (A): Electrolysis of NaCl solution gives chlorine at anode instead of 02.
Reason (R): Formation of oxygen at anode requires overvoltage.

Q 50.

Assertion (A): Current stops flowing when  Ecell = 0.
Reason (R): Equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.