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Ans: CaSOi es a sat -ade up of a
-
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NH ci Cus
5
base QjfOH) and strong acid H
orxzes r « to ere Cu* *and SO,- ions. Copper
, ;
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5
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are hydn ions
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S + solution .
ac
* ** NH NH«a a weak base. and HCI a strong B
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add He*
trade
B up of
051
asnssrissu
be rmlnL Why? * . » a weak base
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may net
.
DEFINmONS
( May be used in short questions with examples)
Ans: 4
ne and pIQ value o positive and negative are equal
pK ;
Ampere:
It is
(1)
the unit of electrical
f” *
current Wnen one coulomb of electricity ts passed through
* then the solution«1 a circuit in one second, then this is catted one ampere. 1 ampere = 1 coulomb x 1 sec.
neutra if the ndwdua ions have unequal pK and
Sdcr> solutions are not neutral In case of * pKt values, trer
(2 ) * Anode :
NhUCN the solution is base. The reasy That electrode which is positively charged being electron poor is called anode
is that «$ a stronger acid and OP is a weaker base, Oxidation take place at this electrode. In Daniel celt Zn acts as anode.
in case of NruF te
sc* jfcon $ aodc because KF is stronger acid while (3) Cathode:
NhUOH is a weaker base. That electrode which is negatively charged being electron rich is called cathode
052 Aqueous solution of a salt derived from a
strong acid and weak base 1
acidic. Why? Reduction takes place at this electrode. In Daniel cel! Cu acts as cathode.
(Guj 2015) P | (4) . Dry cell:
Ar electrochemical cell in which electrolytes are present as solids or in the form of
Ans: Suchisatts are NH4Ci, CuS04 etc. When they dissolve in water they give CIG paste. Leclancies cell used in torches is a dry cell.
S04 ^ ions m solution which are not hydrolysed. So H0 of H is set free and (5) jSr Electrochemical cell:
-
(D.G. Khan 2014)
20
solutions are acidic in nature. In other words we can say that NH CI and CuSO
4
are denied from HCI and H2S04 which are strong acids and hence their aqueous
l
- It is a cell in which the electrodes are dipped into an electrolyte in which non-
spontaneous redox reaction takes place by the passage of an electrical current It is also
defined as an arrangement in which electrical current is produced by a chemical reaction.
solutions are acidic. ^ ^ (6i Electrochemical series:
It is an arrangement of the electrodes in the order of increasing reduction
Potentials, on the basis of standard hydrogen electrode. The H ® /H is somewhere in the
middle of the series. The reduction potentials above SHE are negative and below SHE are
positive.
(7) Electrochemistry: (Faisalabad 2008, Lahore 2014, Guj. 2014)
That branch of chemistry, which deals with the change of electrical energy into
t
energy erjnical
or the change of chemical energy into electrical energy is called
e(Petrochemistry
. Electrolytic cells and electrochemical cells are the part of this subject.
'
•
*
Electrode :
Photoconducting substance which when placed in an electrolyte develops a
Rain electrical potential with respect to the bulk of the solution. Zn dipped in ZnS04
,oiution is called Zn electrode. Cu plate dipped in CuS04 solution is Cu electrode.
0) Electrode potential:
2010, F. Abad 2012, Multan 2012, Lahore 2014 , Guj. 2014 )
(Falsalabad 2008, Faisalabad
, ,
Electrode potential is that potential which
ions.
is developed
The
? ernent is in contact with the solution of its electrode potential.
own electrode
when electrode
potential of ZnlZn
of
*
an
2 in
-
(10 ) Electrochemistry
Electrolysis: (Rwp.
r 10 ]
It is the process in which the electrical current 2011 Sarg.
J
, .
~
is Oxidation: DrTi IT~
spontaneous oxidation-reduction reaction.
Electrolysis of aqueous
HZl Cl2 and NaOH solution. Molten NaCI on electrolysis gives Na andsotuton
used to cany
out a
of UaC\
2
^ (22)
»
Loss of electrons is called oxidation
s *c X
1
^ aisalabad 2008
^
X‘ f t E L
(11) Electrolyte:
That substance, which can allow the electrical current to
solution tate or molten state is called electrolyte. NaCI, HCI,
C
pass
\2.
throuah mth
^ n
number
«
and
Oxidizing
is oxidized
agents:
. " * : Hm s
"* J
“
increased its cMallori
.
^ 3) (Guj 2008)
Those voltaic or Galvanic cells which am mi rechargeable are called primary cells.
(13) Electrolytic conduction: (Lahore 2009, Rwp. 2011, F. Abad
^ (25) Redox reaction :
That chemical reaction which
<( (Guj. 2012)
pletes in an oxidation half reaction and a
This is the conduction in which electrical current is 2012 , Lahore
201«
carried by positively half reaction. Daniel cell is the iesl pie of redox reaction.
negatively charged ions formed in the solution due to ionization and reduction
or in the fused state of (26) Reducing agent: w (Guj. 2008)
electrolyte . When electrical current is passed in aqueous solution of ces the other and is oxidized itself in a redox reaction.
respective electrodes.
NaCI, the ions movelo That substancewvhic
(14)
MO + C > M + CO
Electroplating: • Here C has acted as a reducing agent.
It is the process of depositing a thin layer of one metal over the Reduction: (Faisalabad 2008, D.G. Khan 2012)
other with the help (27)
of an electrical current. Au can be plated over Ag or Cu metals. The gain of electrons is called reduction. In other words, the decrease in oxidation
(15) Galvanic or voltaic cell: (B.P. 2008, Multan 2009, Lahore 2011, Lahore 2012) number is called reduction.
That cell which produces electrical current from a spontaneous redox reaction. In MO + C > M + CO , M is reduced and carbon is oxidized.
Daniel cell is a voltaic cell.
(15A) E.M.F of a cell:
(28) Salt bridge:
It is a device which is used for keeping the internal continuity between two half
The force that causes the flow of electrons from one electrode to another electrode
Prevents ree m
^ x n ,
of the two solutions. It provides the respective ions to a
is called e.m.f of the cell. The e.m.f of Daniel cell is 1.1 V. , lfs
H
comPartment
9
*
and make that compartment neutral.
(16) Half cell potential:
It is the contribution of the cell voltage made by each half reaction in
. no
I^ y))
Secondary cells:
called secondary cell. Lead
That voltaic or Galvanic cell which is chargeable is
electrochemical cell. In Daniel cell Zn/Zn *2 produces half cell potential and is 0.7b iorage battery is best example of a secondary cell.
standard conditions. )
(17 ) Half reactions: Standard electrode potential:
(Gujranwala - 2006, Guj. 2008. Rwp. 2011, D.G 2014
. Khan 2013 , Lahore 2014 , Lahore )
There are those chemical reactions, which describe the oxidation or reduction The potential difference which is established between an electrode and 1 M solution
reaction in a redox reaction. In Daniel cell Zn -> Zn*2 + 2e , is a half reaction on anode its
side.
“
( 18 ) Inert electrode *
* noUeacf Sh^anV K, ' ° , ,
1316 f C3rry 0Ut he CUrren( in electrochemical cj (31)
standard hydrogelfelectrode
(SHE):
one atmosphenc pressure
^ as 25
Hydrogen electrode of hydrogen gas working at ° C,
but it does bs ance around hal Graphite and Pt , act electrode. Its
electrodes in various cells
Y
,
elertrconcentration
.
of H ions as 1 M is called
4 standard
po ential is considered to be 0.00 V. It is somewhere
hydrogen
in the middle of
(19 ) Ionizations -
It is a orocess 0 of Cni
sP «.,
^, ,
. ,
n9 UP of an ionic compound due to the
in presence
,
ol hornec
chars
thesojjjJ
(
32
!
elertr
Chemical
>
series
Strong electrolyte:
ST MetaniLUI? ' :°n , , ° ' ' , (Lahore
oarfirkx; uuhnrw A d S0 v«d 1 1 H NaC onizes to Na * and Cl ions in
? ^
2014, Lahore
20
and i* h. Tuhat
'
^ °
dU he free
'
i
° ong electrolyte.
T end
* ^ ' ," (33) iSas
^
^
?theditferenc of poieniial. ^ e
unde
move from
0
°" ° electrons to flow in a circuit.
.
tendency ofthe
Sarg. Jfjis unit for measuring
a the
(21)
' ^hi .
°«, ^
, .
(Sargodha 2010, D.G Khan 2014
fof
(34)
electrolyte: Quantity of electrical current and is
Kisan aDDareni 1 / 0 r nL a ive or Ztiro on an at m ( an e
^ = mall
molecule or an iorUn KMnO ^ tv ^
„ T' ‘
allon slate « ° ° number lleasl
oMion
< » k always zero.
* ' * “ *
HUIST r
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234 llmi Objective Ch
SH 5
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ^ try P
ss
n\
far
In
101 Electrochemistry
which of the following changes there is a 7. (b)
23 5
?
transferred to other specie by MnO .
reduction (b) oxidation 2015, Rwp. 2015, Sahiwal 2015 W (c) CrO 3'
> Cr 3
(c) We should remember 2015 ) ’
both oxidation and reduction that J-
2 Cr 3
(d) happens at cathode . When fe<w (d) Cr207 ->
neither oxidation nor reduction of H2SO4 is electrolysed dilute soin?
by usinq
electrodes tike platinum, then (8) In the reaction 3CI2 + 6NaOH > 5NaCI 8. (c) .
In the given reaction, CI2 is oxidized and
H* ions1 + NaCI03 + H20, chlorine is:
discharged at cathode and H2 gas reduced simultaneously. This is a seif -
s
• i
, '
2H® + 2e0 evolves (a) oxidized (b) reduced oxfdation-reduction reaction.
> H2 (cathode) both (a) and (b)
Oxidation number of H* decreases (c) 53
from -*1-
to zero, hence it is a reduction process (d) none
(2) Which of the following statements incorrect 2. (b) (Model Paper-2006-07,Guj . 9- (c) (Sarg. 2011)
Oxidation number of oxygen is ig:
about Galvanic cell?
(a) anode is negatively charged
The reduction always happens at 2014)
and oxidation at anode. In the cathode
. (9)
(a) Na20
N9202
(b) F20
(d) Cl20
^ r
The oxidation number of oxygen is -1 in
Na202. The reason is that 02 is more
electronegative than oxygen.
(b) reduction occurs at anode cell, the electrons enter the cellGalatvanic (c)
(Rwp. 2010)
10. (b)
(c) cathode is positively charged cathode and reduction takes place at the
the
(10) Sulphur has the highest oxidation state in: The maximum oxidation number is of .‘•a
cathode. (a) S02 (b) SO3 .
sulphur l e., +6 in S03, from all the given
(d) reduction occurs at cathode
(c) H2S (d) H2S03 choices.
(3) Stronger the oxidizing agent, greater is the 3. (| b) .
(B Pur 2008, Multan 2009
.
11 (c) (Lahore 2014)
(a) oxidation potential Lahore 2013, Lahore 2014, Guj. 2014 B. (11) Oxidation state of oxygen in OF2 is:
F is more electronegative with O.N as -1.
(b) reduction potential Pur 2014, Sarg. 2014, B. Pur 2015) 1
For example E2 is a very strong oxidizing (a) y> (b) 2 So oxygen is in +2 state.
(c) redox potential agent and it has a very high value d
(d) -1
(d) E.M.F. of cell. reduction potential in electrochemd
series. (12)
T*
(c)
031
In the conversion of Br2 to Br , the
12. (d) (Sarg. 2010)
In this conversion, the oxidation number of
(4 ) If the salt bridge is not used between two 4. (d) (Sargodha Board 2005,
half cells, then the voltage: B.P. 2007, F.Abad 2007, B.P. 2008 F. . oxidation state of bromine changes from: Br2 is zero, but in BrO ?, it has -»5
Abad 2012, D.G. Khan 2014, Guj. 2015) (a) 2 to 5 (b) 1 to 5 oxidation number. So the oxidation number
(a ) decrease rapidly
(b) decrease slowly In the absence of salt bridge the voltage (c) 0 to -3 (d) 0 to 5 changes from zero to *5.
drops to zero. This means the ionic curre': 13. (a) (Multan Board 2005,
(C) does not change (13) Oxidation number of carbon in NaHC03 is Bahawalpur 2005)
(d) drops to zero stops, hence electronic current also slops (b) - 6
(a) +4 The oxidation number of C in NaHC03 is +
(5) If a strip of Cu metal is placed in a solution 5. ( d) (Bahawalpur 2011, D.G. Khan (c) +6 (d) + 2 4.
of FeS04 2014, F. Abad 2014, Lahore 2014) 14 (c)
Cu is lower in electrochemical series tw (14) The +1 oxidation state of P is found in: The phosphorus shows oxidation state +1
( a) Cu will be deposited (a) H3PO3 (b) H3PO4
Fe. it has less tendency lo Tie in H3PO2.
(b) Fe is precipitated out electrons than Fe . So Cu will not beo> (c) H3PO2 (d) H4P207
(c) Cu and Fe both dissolve ® ® solutionisnoj (15) Oxidation state of oxygen atom in sodium .
15 (d)
(d) No reaction takes place.
Cu and Fe of FeS04 in
is The oxidation state of oxygen in NaC>2 is -
converted to Fe°. Hence , Fe superoxide is: 1
precipitated down. 1 2'
(a) - 2 (b) + 2 .‘
V
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS '4 a
1
__ ( ADDITIONAL ) (c) 0 (d) -5
w-
+1 + x 6=0
..
i G Khan 2011)
(a) 2014) 2012, Sahi . ' collected at cathode and Cl? at the anode.
4 (b) 2 the substance collected at the cathode is: Na is not discharged at cathode in
4"
j
238
llmi Objective Ch
V \ N ^'
electrochemistry
- •
- ,
fflH
1( )j 239
(a) anode (b) cathode Impure Cu-metal is
(c) anode or cathode made as (c) zero
transfers to the cathode.
In this
anofe T M\ depen ds upon the situati on
(d) depends upon nature of solution impure Cu is purified. statements about SHE is 42.
Which one of the (c)
(34) Electrolysis is the process in which a 34. (b) (Lahore Board (42) The jaxidation potential and reduction
chemical reaction takes place at the When electrical current is 2004) correct? oxidation potential is zero but I potential,of SHE are both zero.
the electrolytic solutions, passed
throw, (a) Its
expense of reduction potential is positive
(a) chemical energy
then
reaction takes place. Actually cheS reduc tion potent ial is zero buf
energy is converted to el e cl r i c a (b) Us
(b) electrical energy chemical energy. oxidation potential is negative -T 4
(c) heat energy (c) Its oxidation and reduction potentials \
(d) none of these both are zero L
( 35) That cell in which electrical energy is Wahore 2005, Mtn-2007, solutio in the 0.1
converted into chemical energy is called:
(a) Galvanic cell (b) Electrolytic cell
35.
^ N. Guj. 2008)
The cell or battery in which the
electiic ai
(d)
In
The
molar HCI
order to
n
^ an atom of 2 of lts
(a)
(c)
feasible
not possible
(b) not feasible
energetically feasible. eSs
* compounds. Well, in per oxides the oxidation nu ier of oxygen is -1, and in
superoxide, it is - 1/2 while in OF2 it is + 2.
‘
(d) cannot be predicted Calculate the oxidation number of Mn in KMnO aid M , MnOJ? ?
(48) Electrochemical series is the arrangement 48. (a) (Model Paper
- 2006-07)
Q .2
(Gujranwa
la 2005. Multan 2008, Lahore 2008, Lahore 2010 D.G. Klrf
D.G. Khan 2014, Guj. . Abad
2014 , . Pur 2014 , F
B 2014 ,
1, R-
ire
°
2012, B. Pure 2012, Lahore 2013,
2014, Lahore 2015, Guj. 2015,
of the electrodes in: Electrochemical series arranges . 2015, 5, Sah'iwal 2015, F. Abad 2015)
(a) increasing order of reduction electrodes in the increasing Hie
u
n02 KMn04 •2
potentials reduction potentials from negativeorder «
charge
^
itive or negative which an atom
(b)
lo positive. yaJues
Ans: The oxidation number is the
decreasing order of reduction has in a molecule
(c)
(d)
potentials
increasing order of oxidation reduction
potential
KMnOa
K+
+1 +
& =0
In02
Mn + 20 = 0
Mn + 2(-2) = 0
Mn - 4 = 0
there is no fixed arrangement. =0
(49) The highest reduction potential in the 49. (b) (Faisalabad 2010, Rwp. 2011) ln = + 7 Mn = + 4
electrochemical series is of F2 and its value The highest reduction potential in
the
is: electrochemical series is of fluorine and its Electrolysis
value is 2.87 V. High value of reduction
(a) - 2.87 V
(c) + 3.87 V
(b) + 2.87 V potential means lhat F2 is a s fon ,9
Q.3 ' What is electrolysis? Give example.
. , , . 2012, .
Guj 2013 , D.G. Khan 2014,
(Guj. 2008, Fci Abad 2009,
.
(d) - 3.87 V oxjuizing agent and it is reduced very Guj 2010 Multan 2011 M Pure
easily. Lahore 2015, Sarg. 2015, B. Pur 2015)
-3
Batteries and Fuel Cells Ans. When electrical current is passed through the solution of an electrolyte or the *
(50) Fuel cells are fhe means by which chemica electrolyte in the molten state, then the migration ) of the ions takes place ,
50. (d) (Sargodha 2005, Lhr 2007 -
energy may be converted into: Bahawalpur 2011) towards the respective electrodes ( lf This process is called
(a) Heat energy In fuel cells one of the substance is electrolysis. Molten NaCI is electrolysed^ in Down ’s cell to prepare Na on
oxidized which is called a fuel It loses gives Pb
(b) Magnetic energy electrons and so chemical energy
commercial scale. This cell is called electrolytic cell. PbCl 2 in molten state
(c) Sound energy converted into electrical energy. and Cl2 at respective electrodes.
Q.4 Why the positively charged ions move towards the cathode and negatively
(d) Electric energy in
charged ions go to the anode to complete the oxidation reduction process
(51) The electrolyte used in fuel cell is: 51. (c)
(a) Aqueous NaCI (b) Molten NaCI In alkaline fuel cells, KOH is used, as an electrolytic cell? #
(D . G. Khan 2012 , Faisalabad 2013 )
becomes .f ).
(c) 1.25 gem 3 (d) 1.15 gem” 3
”
1.25 g cm' 3.
yjk
is anode and reduction at the cathode from the
(53) Cathode in NICAD is: 53 . (b) in Ni - Cd cell the anode Q.5 of electrolysis in molten electrolyte are different
is of NiO Why the products
(a) Ag20 (b) Ni02 made up of Cd , while cathode electrolysis in the solution state ?
2011) products of
(Multan 2009, Faisalabad (Multan 2012, D.G. Khan 2012 , Faisalabad 2013 )
(c) Cd (d) Zn
ANSWERS TO THE SHORT QUESTIONS
at the electrodes after
Oxidation Number Ans: In the molten state the ions of the electrolyte are deposited
t
Q.1 The oxidation number of some of the elements vary from comp 0 nd ° discharging.
In solution state the molecules of the solvent or the ions of solvent are
electrolyte, so
also
the
compound. Justify it. .1 present. These ions feel competition
may be
(t
different
r AU
from
*)
-
with the ions of
^ the simple molten electrolyte.
products of electrolysis
- ML
— -
^ m «
•7
^
Ans :
2
(Ra wa
What is salt ,br
lpin di 200 7,
idge?
Rwp. 2010, Guj. 2011,
B.P. 2008
It is consisted of a ia ; ie and
.
2013, Faisitibad 2013, D G. Khan 2014, Guj. 2014, Guj. 2015)
J
filled with a jelly ( ?) having dilute
-12
cathode and oxygen at the anode. When CUSO4 is electrolysed in H2SO4 by using Q.13 A salt int ain s the ele ctr ica l ne utr ali ty in the ce ll. Ju sti fy it
- 20 06 , Rw p. 20 08, B.P . 20 08 , La h . 20 09 , Mu lta n 20 09 , Rw p . 20 10 ,
(Model Pa pe r- 20 06- 07, Fe de ra l
Cu electrodes, then the Cu is transfened from anode to the cathode. In 20 12 , Gu j. 20 12 , F . Ab ad 20 12, La ho re 20 12 ,
Guj. 2010, Faisalabad 2010, Rwp. 2011, M. Pure 20 14 La ho re 20 14 ,
this way the anode dissolves and cathode is built up ( t u x J i). . r 20 14 , Rw p . ,
Q.8 How copper can be purified electrolytically?
r
^ ^ Guj. 2013, Faisalabad 2013, B. Pure 2013, Sarg
Guj. 2014, Multan
. 20
20
14
14
,
,
B
Sa
Pu
rg . 20 15 , Mu lta n 20 15 , B . Pu r 20 15)
(Model Paper-2006-07, Faisalabad 2007, B.Pur 2009, Guj. 2009, Sargodha 2010, D.G. Khan 2011,
B. Pure 2012, Lahore 2012, Faisalabad 2013, Multan 2013, Guj. 2014 , Sahiwal 2014, Guj. 2011,
Ans: Sa lt br idg e is a U - sh ap ed gla ss tub e ha vin g a sa tur ate d so lut ion (
" -
M /? )
Sahiwal 2014 , Guj. 2015 , B. Pur 2015) pr ev en ts ( p f
\ » ) the
of so me str on g elec tro lyt e lik e KC I, K 2SO 4 or KN O 3. It < j
•8 e of
tw o ele ctr oly tic so lut ion s . At the tim
Ans. The arrangement is done in such a way that the impure copper is made the anode
ph ys ica l co nt ac t (
^
it u - ) be tw ee n the
mo ve fro m ca tho de
nt in the ou ter cir cu it ne ga tiv e ion s
re co pp er ca tho de . Th es e ele ctr od es ar e dip pe d ( tV UJ ) in Cu SO i electronic cu ne
ha lf ce lls
an d pu at ,K co mp art me nt. In thi s wa y, the so lut ion s of bo th
compart me nt to an od ic
solution. Copper from the anode is remov ed in the for m of Cu ^ion
Z
s an
l
d go es
l
to
n
?
remain neutral ( t
ca tho de an d de po sit s ( t .
* £?•)
the re by ac ce pti ng the ele ctr on s (
Q.14 How can we say that a vo lta ic ce ll is re ve rsi ble ce ll?
this way it is purified
<
^ , Lahore 2014, Lahore 2015)
(Lahore 2007
Q.9 How is Al anodized in an electrolytic cell ? 2015)
-14
13 , Mu lta n 20 14, Sa hiw al is ap pli ed in the re ve rs e dir ec tio n
(B.Pur. 2007, 2008, 2009, Sargodha 2010, D.G. Kh an 20 11, Mu lta n 20
9 Ans: When an external source of e .m . f. ( (> Ke mf)
re ac tio n
/VC^U AlJ? rs e
•
?U2 )
vo lta ge tha n tha t of ce ll the n the re ve
L with gr ea ter
is m ^de
Zl i V\ - re ge ne ra te d (Ivr U »A » ) an d the co nc en tra tio ns of
Ans : Fo r the pr ep ar at ion of an od ize d Al ( tfe j JA I O
2 3 / i/i / te xi / M ) . Al m et al happens. The electrodes are '
d rev ers ibi lity ( iu jX i / bi) of
O . In th is wa y , a lay er of the original solutions ar e m ain ta ine d . Th is is ca lle ^
the anode in an electrolytic cell having H2SO4 or H2O2 4
oxide is produced at Al. This Al-oxide lay makes Al
er as an an od ize d Al. the cell . ed by an ex te rn al so ur ce of e.m.f ? .
Q.15 How the qalvanic cell can be re ve rs
(Model Paper)
Voltaic C el l
1/
-15
. How is the Daniel cell represented ? (Model Paper, Multanwi .f is ap pli ed in the re ve rs e direction, then copper
Q 10
Daniel and Ans. When an external so ur ce of e .m
ca tho de in Da nie l ce ll. Th e re ac tio ns ar e
an d zin c as
Ans . This cell is consisted of zinc as anotf Zn) wh ich los es th e el ec
so
tro
lu
ns
lio nS *
electrode acts as
reversed.
an od e
0
. „
xiXr , the electrons Th e @ > Zn (s)
copper at cathode Zn + 2e
,
the half cell are one molar each at 25°C
a(S |2 « ®
C ) II G m cUl , ,,
**r r
,VSJS ,
- L
244 llmi Objective Ch
] Electrochemistry
Q.16 Sodium metal is sorter than ronoer
coppe but both are very good
u rGM£2 r 10 245
electrodes above SHE in electrochemical
conductors. Explain why? (Guj. etectri c Ti The series have negative reduction
/.,(,1 B Pure
, JW ;
Ans potential and positive oxidation potential. They have greater tendency to
^^^
deliver the
Ans: Both have free etectmn
/ ^. CuJ Na ^ electrons to SHE. 4
P, ^^ are responsible for flow of
Electrode Potential
electric
^ ®
2H + 2e
Zn
0
> Zn
> H2
^ + 2e 0
(oxidation at anode)
(reduction at cathode)
What is SHE? The electrodes below SHE in electrochemical series have negative oxidation
(Lahore-2006, Rwp. 2008.
potential. They accept the electrons fi
Ans. ,, stands to, standard hydrogen electrode Its'yoltage is
4 Multan
* 2o j
^ ®
Cu * 2e
®
SB* I
(reduction at cathode)
sapposed h te ® 0
W ) ,
PPin9 1 » I
» H2 > 2H + 2e (oxidation at anode)
I t S b y e t a 10
' ;
Q.18
^
solution at 25°C.
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bubbled Mr tea
Standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) is the reference electrode to
reduction potential to the electrodes. Comment upon it.
assign the
** Q.22 How does electrochemical series tell us the distinction between the oxidizing
and reducing agents?
^
(Mirpure Board 2004) (Model Paper, Sargodha 2008, Guj. 2012, Lahore 2012)
-22
Ans. The electrodes below SHE are having high positive values of reduction potentials
(Faisalabad 2008, Faisalabad 2009, F. Abad 2014, Guj. as F2» CI2, Br2 etc. They are very good oxidizing agents. The elements like K, Ca,
2014)
Na, Mg etc. have high negative values of reduction potentials. They are good
Ans: In order to measure the relative tendency ( U&J jui) of the electrode to reducing agents, j
donate or acids but Pt, Pd and Cu cannot Why ?
accept the electrons, we need a reference electrode ( jjsfPufJis ). S.H.E. has been Q.23 Na and K can displace hydrogen from
( Model Paper- 2006- 07, Rawalpindi 2007, B.Pur 2009, Guj. 2009, Faisalabad 2011,
selected as the reference electrode. The electrode potential of SHE is zero. When
another electrode is connected with SHE, then the emf of the cell is the electrode
WjPLff^ Cu^iPd R , 4- /
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*
-
23
^ of reduction
potential of that electrode.
Ans: ^
The metals like Pt, Pd and Cu have sufficiently high positive value
Q.19 What are electrochemical series?
(Lahore 2005, Lahore 2007, B.Pur 2009, Guj. 2012, Lahore 2013, Guj. 2013, F. Abad 2014, Sarg. 2014)
potentials, therefore, they cannot liberate (t/tf ) hydrogen from acids. On the other
hand Na and K
, are close to top of the electrochemical series and have very low
Vctfi/Jdrjtfjs&i - 19
reduction potentials and can liberate hydrogen.
Ans: It is the systematic arrangement / ~2yH) of various electrodes in the increasing
Q.24 The standard oxidation potential of Zn is 0.76 V and its reduction potential is
order of reduction potentials. Hydrogen electrode is almost in the middle of the -0.76 V. Justify it. 2008 , Lahore 2012 )
_ (Lahore
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series having electrode potential zero. It is called SHE The electrodes
above SHE have negative reduction potentials
are below SHE have positive reduction potentials.
and those which Ans:
0.76 i/ Wi / M -^
0.76
The standard reduction potential of Zn for the reaction
Zn © + 2e 0
> °Zn is - 0.76 V
Vj
. When
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i Ji
this
TJ
reaction
IsZn
is reversed
24
,
,
Q.20 The electrodes above SHE in electrochemical series undergo oxidation then it is an oxidation half reaction.
. .
when connected with SHE. The e m.f of the cell so obtained is equal to Zn > Zn © + 2 e 0
* E° = + 0.76 V
standard reduction potential of the electrode. Why ? The value of oxidation potential will be the same but sign is reversed , /.a, +0.76 V.
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^ ^ SIHE /u1 LJs./ry1 SH. IE ^ IS it true that Mg^ + Zn ° g +
° Zn ^ is spontaneous reaction ?
tflf/J ^ (D.G. Khap 2-013 , Federal Board 2013 )
Ans: All those electrodes which are above SHE have positive oxidation Poten ^
negative reduction potentials. The electrode potential of SHE is zera ©
Mg^ + oM 0 + Zn ^
^negative -
. > Mg
electrodes above SHE should deliver (t> ) electrons to SHE. When
j
electrodes are under standard conditions, then emf of the cell obtained is eQ
these
a lto A s.
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to loose the elec sthan
...
Mg
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.
more
So
^
ijhe above
than
reaction
Zn
is
. So
non
zinc
-
has less
spontaneous
tendency
.
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246 llmi Objective Ch mKm BHrM - . Electrochemistry
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P
batteries we always get the electrical energy from the chemical
Modern Batteries In energy.
What are the electrode reactions in lead stage battery?
(Fd. 2009, Faisalabad 2013, Multan 2013 Write down the reactions in alkaline battery. What it its voltage?
Sahi, , Q.32. taad Jammu & Kashmir 2005, Multan 2008, Lahore 2012, Multan 2014, B. Pur 2014, Sahlwal 2015)
(
Lead is acting as anode and Pb02 is acting as cathode in lead storage "
j j l i l/l-i T -32
A! anode Pb ,„ ®,
> Pb * 2e ®
batte
fcidafa ) ! Ans:
At anode
20
:
H
Q
Zn(OH ) + 2
°
e oxidation
,„
+ 2
^
02(g) + 2H20(|j + 4e
> 2H20(i) + 2e
> 40H(aq)
~
(oxidation)
(reduction)
.
Q 28 A porous plate or a salt bridge is not required in lead storage cell. Why? Overall reaction
(Faisalabad 2007, Multan 2007 , Sarg. 2009, Lahore 2009, Lahore 2010, Faisalabad 2011, » 2H20(()
Bahawalpur 2011, D.G. Khan 2012, R . Pindi 2012, Sarg. 2014, B. Pur 2015)
7 y jJis
. -28
H2(g) +
°
2(g)
Ans:
^
\J [ j /Z
^
The oxidizing agents and reducing agents in lead storage cell are in the solid state,
and they do not come in contact with each other in the absence of salt bridge. The
internal resistance o f the cell is very low.
Q.29 What are the electrode reactions of dry cell? (Lahore 2007, Rwp. 2013)
‘29
Ans. Zinc rod acts as anode and Mn02 as cathode. KOH is used as an electrolyte.
0 ) 0 (oxidation)
At anode Zn<s) + 2OH > Zn ( OH 2 (S) + 2e
0 ® (reduction)
At cathode 2Mn04 + 2H20(aq) + 2e » 2MnO(OH)(s) + 20 H
.
Q 30 What are the electrode reactions of silver oxide battery? ..
(Sargodha 2008, R. Pindi 2012, B. Pure 2012, Rwp. 2013 , Lahore 2 Qi I
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Z
Ag20 »
A
Ans. The electrolyte used is basic in character. Zinc acts as anode and
cathode.
)
At anode Zn(s) + 20H © ( aq)
-> Zn(OH) 2(s) + 2e ° (oxidation
At cathode Ag20 + HAaj + 2e > 2Ag(s) + 20H
® (reduction)
Q.31 What is the dif rence between a ceil and a battery?
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( Rawalpindi Board 2005, Model Paper-2006 - 07, Multan
Ans: A cell can be electrochen. ;3i or electrolytic depending upon the fact, that whether
(r>aj.
the electrical energy is converted to chemical or chemical is converted to e e 1
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