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Electrochemistry

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Electrochemical cells

Subtopic

Electrochemical cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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Preview questions (no answers)

  1. 1.

    Which gas is bubbled into the solution in a Standard Hydrogen Electrode?

    A.

    Oxygen

    B.

    Nitrogen

    C.

    Hydrogen

    D.

    Chlorine

  2. 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. 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

Subtopic

Galvanic cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 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. 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. 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

Subtopic

Nernst equation under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following correctly identifies the term 'lnQ\ln Q' 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. 2.

    What is the standard potential of a half-cell where the concentration of ions is 1 M1\text{ M} and the temperature is 298 K298\text{ K}?

    A.

    EcellE_{cell}

    B.

    EE^\circ

    C.

    QQ

    D.

    ΔG\Delta G

  3. 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

Subtopic

Conductance in electrolytic solutions under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 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. 2.

    What is the unit of AA in the equation Λm=Λm0AC\Lambda_m = \Lambda_m^0 - A\sqrt{C}?

    A.

    Scm2mol1(molL1)1/2S cm^2 mol^{-1} (mol L^{-1})^{-1/2}

    B.

    Scm2mol1S cm^2 mol^{-1}

    C.

    Scm1S cm^{-1}

    D.

    No units

  3. 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

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Kohlrausch's Law under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Kohlrausch's law helps in calculating the solubility of a sparingly soluble salt (SS) using the relation:

    A.

    Λmo=1000×κS\Lambda_m^o = \frac{1000 \times \kappa}{S}

    B.

    Λmo=S×κ\Lambda_m^o = S \times \kappa

    C.

    Λmo=κS\Lambda_m^o = \frac{\kappa}{S}

    D.

    S=κΛmoS = \frac{\kappa}{\Lambda_m^o}

  2. 2.

    For which electrolyte does Λm\Lambda_m increase very sharply at very low concentrations?

    A.

    NaClNaCl

    B.

    KNO3KNO_3

    C.

    CH3COOHCH_3COOH

    D.

    CuSO4CuSO_4

  3. 3.

    Which of the following represents the correct application of Kohlrausch's law for Mg(NO3)2Mg(NO_3)_2?

    A.

    λMg2+o+λNO3o\lambda_{Mg^{2+}}^o + \lambda_{NO_3^-}^o

    B.

    2λMg2+o+λNO3o2\lambda_{Mg^{2+}}^o + \lambda_{NO_3^-}^o

    C.

    λMg2+o+2λNO3o\lambda_{Mg^{2+}}^o + 2\lambda_{NO_3^-}^o

    D.

    2λMg2+o+2λNO3o2\lambda_{Mg^{2+}}^o + 2\lambda_{NO_3^-}^o

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Electrolysis and laws of electrolysis

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Electrolysis and laws of electrolysis under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    During the electrolysis of CuSO4CuSO_4 using platinum electrodes, the blue color of the solution eventually:

    A.

    Darkens

    B.

    Fades

    C.

    Remains unchanged

    D.

    Turns yellow

  2. 2.

    One Faraday is equal to the charge of:

    A.

    6.023×1023 electrons6.023 \times 10^{23} \text{ electrons}

    B.

    1 electron1 \text{ electron}

    C.

    100 electrons100 \text{ electrons}

    D.

    6.023×1022 electrons6.023 \times 10^{22} \text{ electrons}

  3. 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

Subtopic

Dry cell and lead accumulator under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 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 1.5 V1.5\ V.

  2. 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. 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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Fuel cells

Subtopic

Fuel cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following describes the environmental impact of the exhaust from a pure H2O2H_2-O_2 fuel cell?

    A.

    Produces greenhouse gases like CH4CH_4

    B.

    Produces only harmless water vapor

    C.

    Produces toxic carbon monoxide

    D.

    Produces acidic rain components

  2. 2.

    At which electrode is the fuel gas (like H2H_2 or CH4CH_4) bubbled through in a fuel cell?

    A.

    The Cathode

    B.

    The Anode

    C.

    The Electrolyte

    D.

    The External wire

  3. 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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Corrosion

Subtopic

Corrosion under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    In cathodic protection, the iron object is made the ___________ of the circuit.

    A.

    Anode

    B.

    Cathode

    C.

    Electrolyte

    D.

    Insulator

  2. 2.

    The term 'Tarnishing' is most commonly associated with which metal?

    A.

    Iron

    B.

    Aluminum

    C.

    Silver

    D.

    Zinc

  3. 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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