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Electrochemical cells

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Electrochemical cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    According to the IUPAC convention, how is the electrochemical cell representing the reaction Zn(s)+Cu2+(aq)Zn2+(aq)+Cu(s)Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s) correctly written?

    A.

    CuCu2+Zn2+ZnCu | Cu^{2+} || Zn^{2+} | Zn

    B.

    ZnZn2+Cu2+CuZn | Zn^{2+} || Cu^{2+} | Cu

    C.

    Zn2+ZnCuCu2+Zn^{2+} | Zn || Cu | Cu^{2+}

    D.

    Cu2+CuZnZn2+Cu^{2+} | Cu || Zn | Zn^{2+}

  2. 2.

    The standard electrode potential of the Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE) is arbitrarily taken as:

    A.

    1.00 V1.00 \text{ V}

    B.

    1.00 V-1.00 \text{ V}

    C.

    0.00 V0.00 \text{ V}

    D.

    0.50 V0.50 \text{ V}

  3. 3.

    In a standard Daniell cell (ZnCuZn-Cu cell), what is the direction of electron flow in the external circuit?

    A.

    From the copper electrode to the zinc electrode

    B.

    From the zinc electrode to the copper electrode

    C.

    From the salt bridge to the zinc electrode

    D.

    From the copper electrode to the salt bridge

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Galvanic cells

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Galvanic cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which reaction occurs at the anode in any Galvanic cell?

    A.

    Oxidation

    B.

    Reduction

    C.

    Neutralization

    D.

    Precipitation

  2. 2.

    In the standard notation of a Galvanic cell, such as Zn(s)Zn2+(aq)Cu2+(aq)Cu(s)Zn(s) | Zn^{2+}(aq) || Cu^{2+}(aq) | Cu(s), what does the double vertical line (||) represent?

    A.

    A phase boundary between a solid and a liquid

    B.

    The direction of electron flow

    C.

    The salt bridge

    D.

    The external wire connecting the electrodes

  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the salt bridge in a Galvanic cell?

    A.

    To complete the electrical circuit internally

    B.

    To maintain the electrical neutrality of the electrolytes in the two half-cells

    C.

    To increase the rate of the redox reaction by providing a catalyst

    D.

    To prevent the mechanical mixing of the two electrolytic solutions

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Nernst equation

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Nernst equation under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Under which of the following conditions does the cell potential (EcellE_{cell}) become equal to the standard cell potential (EcellE^\circ_{cell})?

    A.

    When the reaction reaches equilibrium

    B.

    When the temperature is 0C0^\circ \text{C}

    C.

    When the pressure is 10 atm10\text{ atm}

    D.

    When the concentrations of all reactants and products are 1 M1\text{ M}

  2. 2.

    For a general redox reaction aA+bBcC+dDaA + bB \rightarrow cC + dD, which expression correctly represents the reaction quotient (QQ) used in the Nernst equation?

    A.

    Q=[A]a[B]b[C]c[D]dQ = \frac{[A]^a [B]^b}{[C]^c [D]^d}

    B.

    Q=[C]c[D]d[A]a[B]bQ = \frac{[C]^c [D]^d}{[A]^a [B]^b}

    C.

    Q=[C][D][A][B]Q = \frac{[C][D]}{[A][B]}

    D.

    Q=[A]a[B]b[C]c[D]dQ = [A]^a [B]^b [C]^c [D]^d

  3. 3.

    At 298 K298\text{ K}, what is the numerical value of the constant factor 2.303RTF\frac{2.303 RT}{F} commonly used in the Nernst equation?

    A.

    0.0591 V

    B.

    0.0257 V

    C.

    8.314 V

    D.

    96500 V

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Conductance in electrolytic solutions

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Conductance in electrolytic solutions under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    According to Kohlrausch's Law of independent migration of ions, the limiting molar conductivity of an electrolyte like Al2(SO4)3Al_2(SO_4)_3 is expressed as:

    A.

    Λm0=λAl3+0+λSO420\Lambda_m^0 = \lambda_{Al^{3+}}^0 + \lambda_{SO_4^{2-}}^0

    B.

    Λm0=2λAl3+0+3λSO420\Lambda_m^0 = 2\lambda_{Al^{3+}}^0 + 3\lambda_{SO_4^{2-}}^0

    C.

    Λm0=3λAl3+0+2λSO420\Lambda_m^0 = 3\lambda_{Al^{3+}}^0 + 2\lambda_{SO_4^{2-}}^0

    D.

    Λm0=(2×3)(λAl3+0+λSO420)\Lambda_m^0 = (2 \times 3)(\lambda_{Al^{3+}}^0 + \lambda_{SO_4^{2-}}^0)

  2. 2.

    The cell constant (GG^*) of a conductivity cell is a fixed value for a given cell. Based on the relationships between physical parameters, which of the following expressions correctly defines the cell constant?

    A.

    The ratio of resistance (RR) to resistivity (ρ\rho)

    B.

    The ratio of the distance between electrodes (ll) to the area of cross-section (AA)

    C.

    The ratio of conductivity (κ\kappa) to conductance (GG)

    D.

    All of the above

  3. 3.

    When an electrolytic solution is diluted, what is the observed effect on its specific conductance (κ\kappa) and molar conductance (Λm\Lambda_m)?

    A.

    Both κ\kappa and Λm\Lambda_m increase

    B.

    Both κ\kappa and Λm\Lambda_m decrease

    C.

    κ\kappa decreases while Λm\Lambda_m increases

    D.

    κ\kappa increases while Λm\Lambda_m decreases

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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.

    Which of the following units is used to express molar conductivity (Λm\Lambda_m)?

    A.

    Ω1 cm1\Omega^{-1} \text{ cm}^{-1}

    B.

    S cm2 mol1\text{S cm}^2 \text{ mol}^{-1}

    C.

    S mol1\text{S mol}^{-1}

    D.

    Ω cm2 mol\Omega \text{ cm}^2 \text{ mol}

  2. 2.

    At infinite dilution, the degree of dissociation (α\alpha) for a weak electrolyte is considered to be:

    A.

    0

    B.

    0.5

    C.

    1

    D.

    Infinite

  3. 3.

    The correct mathematical expression for Kohlrausch's Law for an electrolyte AxByA_x B_y at infinite dilution is:

    A.

    Λm=xλ++yλ\Lambda_m^\infty = x \lambda_+^\infty + y \lambda_-^\infty

    B.

    Λm=λ++λ\Lambda_m^\infty = \lambda_+^\infty + \lambda_-^\infty

    C.

    Λm=xλ+yλ\Lambda_m^\infty = x \lambda_+^\infty - y \lambda_-^\infty

    D.

    Λm=λ+x+λy\Lambda_m^\infty = \frac{\lambda_+^\infty}{x} + \frac{\lambda_-^\infty}{y}

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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.

    The units of electrochemical equivalent (ZZ) of a substance are expressed as:

    A.

    C g1C\ g^{-1}

    B.

    g C1g\ C^{-1}

    C.

    g mol1g\ mol^{-1}

    D.

    C mol1C\ mol^{-1}

  2. 2.

    During the electrolysis of molten lead bromide (PbBr2PbBr_2) using inert graphite electrodes, which of the following observations is correct?

    A.

    Lead is deposited at the anode

    B.

    Reddish-brown vapors of bromine are evolved at the anode

    C.

    Hydrogen gas is evolved at the cathode

    D.

    The electrolyte turns blue

  3. 3.

    What is the approximate amount of charge carried by one mole of electrons?

    A.

    96500 C96500\ C

    B.

    1.6×1019 C1.6 \times 10^{-19}\ C

    C.

    6.022×1023 C6.022 \times 10^{23}\ C

    D.

    48250 C48250\ C

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Dry cell and lead accumulator

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

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  1. 1.

    Identify the substance produced at both the anode and the cathode when a lead accumulator is discharging.

    A.

    PbO2PbO_2

    B.

    PbPb

    C.

    PbSO4PbSO_4

    D.

    Pb(OH)2Pb(OH)_2

  2. 2.

    What is the specific role of Manganese dioxide (MnO2MnO_2) in the chemical operation of a dry cell?

    A.

    It acts as a lubricant for the carbon rod

    B.

    It functions as a depolarizer by oxidizing hydrogen to water

    C.

    It serves as the primary electrolyte

    D.

    It acts as the reducing agent at the anode

  3. 3.

    In a lead accumulator, what is the concentration and composition of the electrolyte used?

    A.

    10% Aqueous NaOHNaOH solution

    B.

    Saturated NH4ClNH_4Cl solution

    C.

    38% H2SO4H_2SO_4 solution

    D.

    Concentrated HNO3HNO_3

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Fuel cells

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Fuel cells under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following is considered a major environmental advantage of using Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cells?

    A.

    They release controlled amounts of CO2CO_2

    B.

    They produce ozone as a byproduct to heal the atmosphere

    C.

    They generate high-frequency noise which is harmless

    D.

    The only byproduct formed is water, making them eco-friendly

  2. 2.

    In the H2O2H_2-O_2 fuel cell used in the Apollo space program, which concentrated solution was used as the electrolyte?

    A.

    Potassium hydroxide (KOHKOH)

    B.

    Hydrochloric acid (HClHCl)

    C.

    Sodium chloride (NaClNaCl)

    D.

    Sulfuric acid (H2SO4H_2SO_4)

  3. 3.

    The theoretical efficiency of a fuel cell is significantly higher than that of a conventional thermal power plant. What is the approximate efficiency of a standard H2O2H_2-O_2 fuel cell?

    A.

    20-30%

    B.

    40-50%

    C.

    70-80%

    D.

    95-100%

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Corrosion

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Corrosion under Electrochemistry for Grade 12 ICSE.

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  1. 1.

    In the electrochemical cell formed during the corrosion of iron, the 'cathodic site' is generally characterized by:

    A.

    A high concentration of dissolved oxygen

    B.

    A high concentration of Fe2+Fe^{2+} ions

    C.

    Strained or bent portions of the metal

    D.

    The presence of impurities within the metal

  2. 2.

    Which of the following substances is NOT essential for the process of rusting to occur on an iron surface?

    A.

    Moisture (H2OH_2O)

    B.

    Nitrogen gas (N2N_2)

    C.

    Oxygen (O2O_2)

    D.

    Iron (FeFe)

  3. 3.

    Which of the following chemical formulas represents the composition of rust?

    A.

    Fe2O3xH2OFe_2O_3 \cdot xH_2O

    B.

    FeOxH2OFeO \cdot xH_2O

    C.

    Fe3O4Fe_3O_4

    D.

    Fe(OH)2Fe(OH)_2

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