Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Question:

Match the items of Column I and Column II on the basis of data given below:
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Answer:

(i->c),(ii->a),(iii->g),(iv->e),(v->d),(vi->b),(vii->f).

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Electrochemistry

Q 1.

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

Q 2.

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 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.

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 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 6.

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

Q 7.

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

Q 8.

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

Q 9.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 10.

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Q 11.

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 12.

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

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

Q 14.

Conductivity K, is equal to
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Q 15.

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 16.

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

Q 17.

Arrange the following metals in the order in which they displace each other from the solution of their salts: Al, Cu, Fe, Mg and Zn.

Q 18.

Use the data given in Q.8 and find out the most stable oxidized species.
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Q 19.

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

Q 20.

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 21.

A solution of Ni(N03)2 is electrolyzed between platinum electrodes using a current of 5 amperes for 20 minutes. What mass of Ni is deposited at the cathode?

Q 22.

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 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.

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 25.

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

Q 26.

Match the terms given in Column I with the items given in Column II.
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Q 27.

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 28.

Can you store copper sulphate solutions in a zinc pot?

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.

Which of the following statements is correct?
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Q 31.

Using given below find strongest reduction agent.
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Q 32.

Can ncert-exemplar-problems-class-12-chemistry-electrochemistry-34for cell reaction ever be equal to zero?

Q 33.

Under what condition is
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Q 34.

Match the terms given in Column 1 with the units given in Column II.
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Q 35.

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

Q 36.

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

Q 37.

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 38.

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 39.

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

Al2O3 is  (a) IF (b) 6F (c) 3F (d) 2F

Q 40.

For the given cell, Mg|Mg2+||Cu2+  || Cu
(a) Mg is cathode
(b) Cu is cathode
(c) The cell reaction Mg + Cu2++ — »Mg2+ + Cu
(d) Cu is the oxidizing agent

Q 41.

Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

Q 42.

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 43.

What is electrode potential?

Q 44.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 45.

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

Q 46.

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

Q 47.

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

Q 48.

In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
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Q 49.

The conductivity of NaCl at 298 K has been determined at different concentrations and the results are given below:
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Q 50.

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?