Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Question:

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

Answer:

Aqueous solution of brine contains Na+, CP, H+  and H. Electrode process are given as follows:
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Remaining solution will contain NaOH, which is base, therefore, pH will increase.

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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.

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 4.

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 5.

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 6.

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

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.

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

Q 9.

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

Q 10.

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 11.

Match the terms given in Column I with the items given in Column II.
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Q 12.

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

Q 13.

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 14.

In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
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Q 15.

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 16.

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

Q 17.

Conductivity K, is equal to
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Q 18.

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 19.

Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent.
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Q 20.

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

Q 21.

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

Q 22.

Predict if the reaction between the following is feasible:
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Q 23.

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 24.

Using the data given in Q. 8, find out in which option the order of reducing power is correct.
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Q 25.

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

Al2O3 is  (a) IF (b) 6F (c) 3F (d) 2F

Q 26.

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 27.

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 28.

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 29.

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 30.

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Q 31.

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?

Q 32.

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

Q 33.

Consider a cell given below:
Cu |Cu2+ || Cl |Cl2, Pt
Write the reactions that occur at anode and cathode.

Q 34.

Which cell will measure standard electrode potential of copper electrode?
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Q 35.

What is electrode potential?

Q 36.

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

Q 37.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 38.

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 39.

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 40.

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?

Q 41.

Match the terms given in Column 1 with the units given in Column II.
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Q 42.

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 43.

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

Q 44.

Electrode potential for Mg electrode varies according to the equation
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Q 45.

Use the data given in Q.8 and find out the most stable oxidized species.
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Q 46.

In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution, which of the half-cell reaction will occur at anode?
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Q 47.

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Q 48.

Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

Q 49.

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

Q 50.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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