Molar conductivity of ionic solution depends on .
(a) temperature
(b) distance between electrodes
(c) concentration of electrolytes in solution
(d) surface area of electrodes
(a, c) Molar conductivity of ionic solution depends on temperature and concentration of electrolytes in solution.
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
The conductivity of 0.20 M solution of KCl at 298 K is 0.0248 S cm-1. Calculate its molar conductivity.
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?
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+?
Calculate the potential of hydrogen electrode in contact with a solution whose pH is 10.
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.
Define conductivity and molar conductivity for the solution of an electrolyte. Discuss their variation with concentration.
Assertion (A): E , increases with increase in concentration of Ag+ ions.
Ag / Ag+
Reason (R): E + has a positive value.
Ag /Ag
E °en = 1.1 V for Daniell cell. Which of the following expressions are correct description of state of equilibrium in this cell?
Consider the figure given below and answer the questions (i) to (vi) that follow.
(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'?
Consultthe table of standard electrode potentials and suggest three substances that can oxidise ferrous ions under suitable conditions.
In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
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.
Which reference electrode is used to measure the electrode potential of other electrodes?
Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent.
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?
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.
In an aqueous solution, how does specific conductivity of electrolytes change with addition of water?
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.
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?
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.
A galvanic cell has electrical potential of 1.1 V. If an opposing potential of 1.1 V is applied to this cell, what will happen to the cell reaction and current flowing through the cell?
The conductivity of NaCl at 298 K has been determined at different concentrations and the results are given below:
Using the data given in Q. 8, find out in which option the order of reducing power is correct.
The quantity of charge required to obtain one mole of aluminium from
Al2O3 is (a) IF (b) 6F (c) 3F (d) 2F
In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution, which of the half-cell reaction will occur at anode?
Value of standard electrode potential for the oxidation of Cl ions is more positive than that of water, even then in the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, why is Cl- oxidized at anode instead of water?
When acidulated water (dil. H2SO4 solution) is electrolysed, will the pH of the solution be affected? Justify your answer.
Consider a cell given below:
Cu |Cu2+ || Cl |Cl2, Pt
Write the reactions that occur at anode and cathode.
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?
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?
