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Electrochem Practice Test Writtenkey
Electrochem Practice Test Writtenkey
For questions involving calculation, full marks will NOT be given for
providing only an answer.
1. Written below is a skeleton oxidation-reduction reaction:
MnO4- + SeO —> Mn2O3 + SeO32-
Assign oxidation numbers to Mn and Se in each species. Identify the oxidizing agent and state why
you chose it. (4 marks)
Oxidation Number:
of Mn in MnO4- = __________
of Se in SeO = __________
of Mn in Mn2O3 = __________
of Se in SeO32- = __________
Reason: ____________________________________________________________________
4. The data below were obtained in a redox titration of a 25.00 mL sample containing Sn2+ ions
using 0.125 M KMnO4 according to the following reaction:
2MnO4- + 16H+ + 5Sn2+ —> 2Mn2+ + 8H2O + 5Sn4+
(b) Identify two methods, other than cathodic protection, that could be used to
inhibit the corrosion of iron. (2 marks)
Students are asked to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas by the electrolysis of
water. They are given three substances (CuSO4, K2SO4 and NaI) to choose from
to prepare an electrolytic solution that will only produce hydrogen and oxygen.
(a) Which substance should be selected? Explain why. (3 marks)
Substance:
Explanation:
(b) Write the equation for the half–reaction that occurs at the anode in the
electrolytic cell. (1 mark)
(c) Explain why it would not be acceptable to use a copper anode in this cell. (1 mark)
8. a) Sketch and label an electrolytic cell which could be used to plate a strip of Fe with Ni.
Identify the positive and negative terminals and the materials used for the anode and the
electrolyte. (2 marks)
b) Write the cathode half-reaction. (1 mark)