Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Question:

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?

Answer:

When the opposing potential becomes equal to electrical potential, the cell reaction stops and no current flows through the cell. Thus, there is no chemical reaction.

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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.

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 4.

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

Q 5.

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

Q 6.

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 7.

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 8.

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 9.

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 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.

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

Q 13.

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 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.

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 17.

Conductivity K, is equal to
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Q 18.

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

Q 19.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 20.

What is electrode potential?

Q 21.

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

Q 22.

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Q 23.

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

Q 24.

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 25.

Use the data given in Q. 8 and find out which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent.
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Q 26.

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 27.

Solutions of two electrolytes 'A' and 'B' are diluted. The Am of 'B' increases 1.5 times while that of A increases 25 times. Which of the two is a strong electrolyte? Justify your answer.

Q 28.

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 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.

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

Al2O3 is  (a) IF (b) 6F (c) 3F (d) 2F

Q 31.

In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution, which of the half-cell reaction will occur at anode?
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Q 32.

What advantage do the fuel cells have over primary and secondary batteries?

Q 33.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 34.

Can you store copper sulphate solutions in a zinc pot?

Q 35.

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 36.

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 37.

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

Q 38.

Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction
Zn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) —-> 7M2+(aq) + 2Ag (s) takes place. Further show:
(i) Which of the electrode is negatively charged?
(ii) The carriers of the current in the cell.
(iii) Individual reaction at each electrode.

Q 39.

Using the data given in Q. 8, find out in which option the order of reducing power is correct.
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Q 40.

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Q 41.

What will happen during the electrolysis of aqueous solution of CuSO4  by using platinum electrodes?
(a) Copper will deposit at cathode.
(b) Copper will deposit at anode.
(c) Oxygen will be released at anode.
(d) Copper will dissolve at anode.

Q 42.

Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

Q 43.

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

Q 44.

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 45.

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

Q 46.

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

Q 47.

Match the terms given in Column 1 with the units given in Column II.
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Q 48.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 49.

Match the items of Column I and Column II on the basis of data given below:
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Q 50.

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