Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Question:

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

(d) Mn+2 is most stale in its reduced form due to highest E ° value.

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Electrochemistry

Q 1.

Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out the most stable ion in its reduced form.
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Q 2.

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

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.

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

Q 5.

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 6.

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 7.

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 8.

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

Q 9.

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 10.

Match the terms given in Column I with the items given in Column II.
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Q 11.

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

Q 12.

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 13.

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

Q 14.

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 15.

In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
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Q 16.

Which reference electrode is used to measure the electrode potential of other electrodes?

Q 17.

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 18.

Calculate the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place:
Ni(s)+2Ag+ (0.002 M) -> Ni2+ (0.160 M)+2Ag(s) Given that  E(-)(cell)  = 1.05 V .

Q 19.

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Q 20.

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

Q 21.

Predict if the reaction between the following is feasible:
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Q 22.

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

Al2O3 is  (a) IF (b) 6F (c) 3F (d) 2F

Q 23.

Conductivity K, is equal to
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Q 24.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 25.

The conductivity of NaCl at 298 K has been determined at different concentrations and the results are given below:
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Q 26.

Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent.
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Q 27.

Suggest two materials other than hydrogen that can be used as fuels in fuel cells.

Q 28.

Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

Q 29.

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 30.

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 31.

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Q 32.

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

Q 33.

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 34.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 35.

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

Q 36.

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 37.

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 38.

Which cell will measure standard electrode potential of copper electrode?
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Q 39.

Conductivity of an electrolytic solution depends on
(b) concentration of electrolyte
(d) distance between the electrodes

Q 40.

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

Q 41.

Assertion (A): Mercury cell does not give steady potential.
Reason (R): In the cell reaction, ions are not involved in solution.

Q 42.

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 43.

If a current of 0.5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many electrons would flow through the wire?

Q 44.

Consider the reaction: Cr2O72--+ 14H+ + 6e- -> 2Cr3+ + 7H2O What is the quantity of electricity in coulombs needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O72- ?

Q 45.

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 46.

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 47.

Using the data given in Q. 8, find out in which option the order of reducing power is correct.
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Q 48.

Molar conductivity of ionic solution depends on .
(a) temperature
(b) distance between electrodes
(c) concentration of electrolytes in solution
(d) surface area of electrodes

Q 49.

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 50.

Depict the galvanic cell in which the cell reaction is Cu + 2Ag+ > 2Ag+Cu2