Electrochemistry
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Electrochemical cells
SubtopicElectrochemical cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which gas is bubbled into the solution in a Standard Hydrogen Electrode?
A.Oxygen
B.Nitrogen
C.Hydrogen
D.Chlorine
- 2.
In a fuel cell, the efficiency is generally higher than conventional thermal plants because:
A.It uses more fuel
B.It converts chemical energy directly into electrical energy
C.It works at very low temperatures
D.It does not use electrodes
- 3.
The Standard Hydrogen Electrode can act as:
A.Only Anode
B.Only Cathode
C.Both Anode and Cathode depending on the other half-cell
D.Neither Anode nor Cathode
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Galvanic cells
SubtopicGalvanic cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In a Galvanic cell, the flow of electrons in the external circuit is from:
A.Cathode to Anode
B.Anode to Cathode
C.Salt bridge to Anode
D.Anode to Salt bridge
- 2.
The amount of charge carried by one mole of electrons is known as:
A.One Ampere
B.One Faraday
C.One Joule
D.One Watt
- 3.
In the electrochemical series, elements are arranged in order of their standard:
A.Atomic mass
B.Oxidation number
C.Reduction potentials
D.Electronegativity
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Nernst equation
SubtopicNernst equation under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following correctly identifies the term '' in the natural log form of the Nernst equation?
A.Linear quotient
B.Natural logarithm of the reaction quotient
C.Logarithm base 10 of the reaction quotient
D.Negative log of the concentration
- 2.
What is the standard potential of a half-cell where the concentration of ions is and the temperature is ?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
In the context of the Nernst equation, what happens to the cell potential as the battery is used up?
A.It stays constant until it drops to zero suddenly
B.It increases gradually
C.It decreases gradually as reactants are consumed
D.It depends only on the temperature
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Conductance in electrolytic solutions
SubtopicConductance in electrolytic solutions under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which type of conductance decreases with the increase in concentration of the electrolyte?
A.Specific conductance
B.Molar conductance
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor B
- 2.
What is the unit of in the equation ?
A.B.C.D.No units
- 3.
Molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte ___________ sharply with dilution.
A.Increases
B.Decreases
C.Remains constant
D.Decreases then increases
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Kohlrausch's Law
SubtopicKohlrausch's Law under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.
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- 1.
Kohlrausch's law helps in calculating the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt () using the relation:
A.B.C.D. - 2.
For which electrolyte does increase very sharply at very low concentrations?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
Which of the following represents the correct application of Kohlrausch's law for ?
A.B.C.D.
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Electrolysis and laws of electrolysis
SubtopicElectrolysis and laws of electrolysis under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.
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- 1.
During the electrolysis of using platinum electrodes, the blue color of the solution eventually:
A.Darkens
B.Fades
C.Remains unchanged
D.Turns yellow
- 2.
One Faraday is equal to the charge of:
A.B.C.D. - 3.
The process of loss of electrons by an ion at the anode is called:
A.Reduction
B.Oxidation
C.Ionization
D.Neutralization
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Dry cell and lead accumulator
SubtopicDry cell and lead accumulator under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.
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- 1.
The secondary nature of a lead accumulator implies that it:
A.Can only be used once.
B.Is always the second choice for power.
C.Can be restored to its original chemical state by passing electricity.
D.Produces a secondary voltage of .
- 2.
Which of the following is the oxidant in the dry cell reaction?
A.Zinc
B.Ammonium chloride
C.Manganese dioxide
D.Zinc chloride
- 3.
Why does the voltage of a dry cell drop if it is used continuously for a long time without rest?
A.The zinc container gets thicker.
B.The build-up of reaction products near the electrodes.
C.The carbon rod melts.
D.The electrolyte turns into a solid.
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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes the environmental impact of the exhaust from a pure fuel cell?
A.Produces greenhouse gases like
B.Produces only harmless water vapor
C.Produces toxic carbon monoxide
D.Produces acidic rain components
- 2.
At which electrode is the fuel gas (like or ) bubbled through in a fuel cell?
A.The Cathode
B.The Anode
C.The Electrolyte
D.The External wire
- 3.
What happens to the water produced in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell used in a spacecraft?
A.It is immediately discarded as waste
B.It is condensed and used as a source of drinking water
C.It is used to dissolve the electrodes
D.It is converted into solid ice for cooling
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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In cathodic protection, the iron object is made the ___________ of the circuit.
A.Anode
B.Cathode
C.Electrolyte
D.Insulator
- 2.
The term 'Tarnishing' is most commonly associated with which metal?
A.Iron
B.Aluminum
C.Silver
D.Zinc
- 3.
Which of the following is used in 'Phosphating' to protect iron?
A.Phosphoric acid and metal phosphates
B.Sulfuric acid
C.Nitric acid
D.Sodium hydroxide
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