Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Question:

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

Answer:

(b, d) The Lesser the E ° value of redox couple, the higher the reducing power '.
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Since, 2 H+/H2  has lesser SRP than Cu+2/Cu redox couple. Therefore,
(i) This redox couple is a stronger oxidizing agent than H+/H2
(ii) Cu cannot displace H2  from acid.
Hence, (b) and (d) are correct.

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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 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.

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

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.

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.

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 11.

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 12.

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 13.

Match the terms given in Column I with the items given in Column II.
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Q 14.

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

Q 15.

Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent.
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Q 16.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 17.

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 18.

In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
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Q 19.

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 20.

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 21.

Conductivity K, is equal to
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Q 22.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 23.

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 24.

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

Q 25.

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

Q 26.

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 27.

Assertion (A): Copper sulphate can be stored in zinc vessel.
Reason (R): Zinc is less reactive than copper.

Q 28.

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 29.

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

Q 30.

Suggest a list of metals that are extracted electrolytically.

Q 31.

Write the chemistry of recharging the lead storage battery, highlighting all the materials that are involved during recharging.

Q 32.

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

Al2O3 is  (a) IF (b) 6F (c) 3F (d) 2F

Q 33.

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Q 34.

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

Q 35.

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

Q 36.

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 37.

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

Q 38.

Match the terms given in Column 1 with the units given in Column II.
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Q 39.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 40.

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 41.

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

Q 42.

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 43.

Why does the conductivity of a solution decrease with dilution?

Q 44.

The conductivity of NaCl at 298 K has been determined at different concentrations and the results are given below:
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Q 45.

An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when
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Q 46.

Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

Q 47.

What is electrode potential?

Q 48.

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

Q 49.

Why on dilution the Am of CH3COOH increases drastically, while that of CH4COONa increases gradually?

Q 50.

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