1) What is meant by ‘limiting molar conductivity’?

2) Express the relation between conductivity and molar conductivity of a solution

held in a cell. Explain the terms.

3) Given that the standard electrode potentials (E°) of metals are :

K+/K = -2.93 V, Ag+/Ag = 0.80 V, Cu2+/Cu = 0.34 V,
Mg2+/Mg = -2.37 V, Cr3+/Cr = -0.74 V, Fe2+/Fe = -0.44 V.
Arrange these metals in increasing order of their reducing power.

Ag+/Ag < Cu2+/Cu < Fe2+/Fe < Cr3+/Cr < Mg2+/ Mg < K+/K
More negative the value of standard electrode potentials of metals is, more will
be the reducing power.

4) Two half-reactions of an electrochemical cell are given below :

MnO–4 (aq) + 8H+ (aq) + 5e– → Mn2+ (aq) + 4H2O (I), E° = 1.51 V
Sn2+ (aq) → Sn4+ (aq) + 2e–, E° = + 0.15 V.
Construct the redox reaction equation from the two half-reactions and calculate
the cell potential from the standard potentials and predict if the reaction is
reactant or product favoured.

The reactions can be represented at anode and at cathode in the following ways
:
At anode (oxidation) :
Sn2+ → Sn4+ (aq) + 2e– ] × 5 E° = + 0.15 V
At cathode (reduction) :
MnO–4(aq) + 8H+ (aq) + 5e– → Mn2+ (aq) + 4H2O (I)] × 2 E° = + 1.51 V
The Net R × M = 2MnO–4(aq) + 16H+ + 5Sn2+ → 2Mn2+ + 5Sn4+ + 8H2O
Now E°cell = E°cathode – E°anode
= 1.51 – 0.15 = + 1.36 V
∴ Positive value of E°cell favours formation of product.

5) Determine the values of equilibrium constant (Kc) and ΔG° for the following
reaction : Ni(s) + 2Ag+ (aq) → Ni2+ (aq) + 2Ag(s), E° = 1.05 V (1F = 96500 C mol-
1
)
 According to the formula
ΔG° = -nFE° = – 2 × 96500 ×1.05
or ΔG° = -202650 J mol-1 = -202.65 KJ mol-1
Now ΔG° ⇒ -202650 J Mol-1
R = 8.314 J/Mol/K, T = 298 K

6) The molar conductivity of a 1.5 M solution of an electrolyte is found to be 138.9 S

cm2 mol-1. Calculate the conductivity of this solution.

7) A zinc rod is dipped in 0.1 M solution of ZnSO4. The salt is 95% dissociated at
this dilution at 298 K. Calculate the electrode potential.
[ E°Zn2+ /Zn = – 0.76 V]

The electode reaction is given as

Zn+2 + 2e → Zn
Using Nernest Equation

8) The conductivity of 0.20 M solution of KCl at 298 K is 0.025 S cm-1. Calculate its
molar conductivity.
 9) The standard electrode potential (E°) for Daniel cell is +1.1 V. Calculate the ΔG°
for the reaction Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) (1 F = 96500 C mol-1).

We know, ΔG° = -nF E°cell

Given : E°cell = 1.1 volt
∴ ΔG° = -2 × 96500 C mol-1 × 1.1 volt
= -212300 CV mol-1
= -212300 J mol-1 = -212.3 KJ mol-1

10) The conductivity of 0.001 M acetic acid is 4 × 10-5 S/cm. Calculate the
dissociation constant of acetic acid, if molar conductivity at infinite dilution for
acetic acid is 390 S cm2/mol.

Given : K = 4 × 10-5 S/cm, M = 0.001 M

Λ°m = 390 S cm2/mol, k = ?
Using the formula

11) State Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions. Explain with an

example.
 12) Define conductivity and molar conductivity for the solution of an electrolyte.
Discuss their Variation with change in temperature.
13) Following reactions occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous
silver chloride solution :
Ag+(aq) + e– → Ag(s) E° = +0.80 V
H+(aq) + e– → 12H2(g) E° = 0.00 V
On the basis of their standard reduction electrode potential (E°) values, which
reaction is feasible at the cathode and why?

At the cathode Ag+ (aq) + e– → Ag(s)

reaction is feasible, because Ag+ ion has higher reduction potential i.e. higher E°
value.

14) Calculate the time to deposit 1.27 g of copper at cathode when a current of
2A was passed through the solution of CuSO4. (Molar mass of Cu = 63.5 g mol-
1
,1 F = 96500 C mol-1)

CuSO4 → Cu+ + SO42-

Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu
63.5 gram of copper is deposited = 2 × 96500 C
1.27 gram of Cu is deposited = 2×9650063.5 × 1.27
= I × t (Q = I × t)
t = 2×96500×1.2763.5×2 = 1930 seconds

15) Calculate the degree of dissociation (a) of acetic acid if its molar
conductivity (Λm) is 39.05 S cm2 mol-1. Given: λ°(H+) = 349.6 S cm2 mol-1 and
λ°(CH3COO–) = 40.9 S cm2 mol-1

Λ°m(HAC) = λ°H+ + λ°AC–

= λ°CH3COOH = λ°H+ + λ°CH3COO–
= 349.6 S cm2 mol-1 + 40.9 S cm2 mol-1
= 390.5 S cm2 mol-1

16) A copper-silver cell is set up. The copper ion concentration in it is 0.10 M.
The concentration of silver ion is not known. The cell potential is measured 0,422
V. Determine the concentration of silver ion in the cell.
Given : E°Ag+/Ag = + 0.80 V, E° Cu2+/Cu = + 0.34 V.
The reaction takes place at anode and cathode in the following ways :
At anode (oxidation) :
Cu(s) → Cu2+(aq) + 2e–
At cathode (reduction) :
Cu(s) + 2Ag2+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)
The complete cell reaction is

17) The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05 M NaOH solution of diameter

1 cm and length 50 cm is 5.55 × 103 ohm. Calculate its resistivity, conductivity
and molar conductivity.

A = πr2 = 3.14 × (0.5)2 = 0.785 cm2, l = 50 cm

 18) The cell in which the following reaction occurs :
2Fe (aq) + 2I– (aq) → 2Fe2+ (aq) + I2 (s) has E0cell = 0.236V at 298K. Calculate
3+

the standard Gibbs energy and the equilibrium constant of the cell reaction.
(Antilog of 6.5 = 3.162 × 106; of 8.0 = 10 × 108; of 8.5 = 3.162 × 108)

log KC = nE0 cell 0.0591=2×0.2360.0591 = 8

KC = antilog 8 = 1 × 108
ΔG° = -nFE0cell = -2 × 96500 × 0.236
= -45548 J/mol-1
= -45.548 kJ/mol-1

19) Calculate the emf of the following cell at 298 K: Fe(s) | Fe2+ (0.001 M) ||
H+ (1M) | H2(g) (1 bar), Pt(s) (Given E°cell = +0.44V)

As Fe + 2H+ → Fe2+ + H2 (n = 2)
According to Nernst equation

20) How much electricity in terms of Faradays is required to produce 20 g of

calcium from molten CaCl2?

Ca22+ + 2e– → Ca
Thus, 1 mole of Ca i.e. 40 g of Ca requires electricity = 2F
∴ 20 g of Ca will require electricity = 1F

21) The resistance of 0.01 M NaCl solution at 25° C is 200 Ω. The cell constant
of the conductivity cell used is unity. Calculate the molar conductivity of the
solution.

For 0.01 M NaCl solution,

R = 200 Ω, cell constant is unity.
∴ Conductivity (K) = Cell constant Resistance
= 1200 = 0.005 Sm-1
Concentration of solution = 0.01 M = 0.01 mol L-1
= 0.01 × 103 mol m-3 = 10 mol m-3
Molar conductivity = KCm=0.00510= 5 × 10-4 Sm2 mol-1
 22) Calculate the mass of Ag deposited at cathode when a current of 2
amperes was passed through a solution of AgNO3 for 15 minutes.
(i) Q = I × t …(Charge = Current ∝ Time)
. = 2 × 15 × 60 = 1800 C
∵ 96500 C deposit Ag = 108 g
∴ 1800 C deposit Ag = 10896500 × 1800
= 2.0145 g
23) What are the units of molar conductivity?
cm2ohm−1 mol−1cm2 ohm−1mol−1 or Scm2mol−1
24) Is it safe to stir AgNO3 solution with a copper spoon?
(E0Ag+/ Ag= 0.80 Volt; E0Cu+2/ Cu= 0.34 Volt)

No it is not safe because it reacts with AgNO3 Solution ( Emf will be positive.)

25) State and explain Faraday’s laws of electrolysis. What is the

electrochemical equivalent?
26) Discuss briefly the electrolysis of

(i). molten NaCl

(ii). aqueous sodium chloride solution

27) Calculate the pH of following cell: Pt,H2(1atm)|H+(H2SO4), if its electrode

potential is 0.03V.

28) How much charge is required for the reduction of 1 mole of Zn+2 to Zn?
Zn+2 + 2e– —–> Zn(s)
2 Faradays or 2 x 96500 C of charge is required.
29) Calculate the time to deposit 1.5 g of silver at cathode when a current of
1.5 A was passed through the solution of AgNO3. (Molar mass of Ag = 108 g mol-
1
, 1 F = 96500 C mol -1).
30) Calculate the time to deposit 1.17 g of Ni at cathode when a current of 5 A
was passed through the solution of Ni(NO3)2.
(Molar mass of Ni = 58.5 g mol-1, 1 F = 96500 C mol-1).

31) Conductivity of 2.5 X 10-4M methanoic acid is 5.25 X 10-5 S cm-1 Calculate
its molar conductivity and degree of dissociation. Given: A°(H+) = 349.5 S
cm2 mol-1 and A°(HCOO– ) = 50.5 S cm2

32) Calculate the emf of the following cell at 25 °C:

Zn | Zn2+ (0.001 M) | | H+(0.01 M) | H2(g) (1 bar) | Pt(s)
33) A solution of Ni(NO3)2 is electrolysed between platinum electrodes using a
current of 5.0 ampere for 20 minutes. What mass of nickel will be deposited at
the cathode? [Given: At. Mass of Ni = 58.7 g mol-1, IF = 96500 C mol-1]

34) The resistance of 0.01 M NaCl solution at 25 °C is 200 Ω. The cell constant
of conductivity cell is unity. Calculate the molar conductance.

35) Resistance of a conductivity cell filled with 0.1 mol L-1 KC1 solution is 100
Q. If the resistance of the same cell when filled with 0.02 mol L-1 KC1 solution is
520 Q, calculate the conductivity and molar conductivity of 0.02 mol L KC1
solution. The conductivity of 0.1 mol L 1.29 X 10-2 CT1 cm-1
36) The charge required for the reduction of 1 mol of MnO4– to MnO2 is
(a) 1 F (b) 3 F (c) 5 F (d) 6 F
37) The cell reaction of the galvanic cell.

Ans: d
38) If limiting molar conductivity of Ca2+ and Cl– are 119.0 and 76.3 S cm2 mol-
1
, then the value of limiting molar conductivity of CaCl2 will be
(a) 195.3 S cm2 mol-1 (b) 271.6 S cm2 mol-1
(c) 43.3 S cm2 mol-1 (d) 314.3 S cm2 mol-1.
39) The emf of the cell:
Ni / Ni2+ (1.0 M) // Au3+ (1.0 M) / Au (E° = -0.25 V for Ni2+/Ni; E° = 1.5 V for
Au3+/Au) is
(a) 1.25 V (b) -1.25 V (c) 1.75 V (d) 2.0 V
40) The standard emf of a galvanic cell involving cell reaction with n = 2 is
formed to be 0.295 V at 25° C. The equilibrium constant of the reaction would be
(a) 1.0 × 1010 (b) 2.0 × 1011 (c) 4.0 × 1012 (d) 1.0 ×
2
10
[Given F = 96500 (mol-1); R = 8.314 JK-1 mol-1]
41) If 96500 coulomb electricity is passed through CuSO4 solution, it will
liberate
(a) 63.5 gm of Cu (b) 31.76 gm of Cu (c) 96500 gm of Cu
(d) 100 gm of Cu
42) Molar conductivity of 0.15 M solution of KCl at 298 K, if its conductivity of
0.0152 S cm-1 w ill be
(a) 124 Ω-1 cm² mol-1 (b) 204 Ω-1 cm² mol-1
(c) 101 Ω-1 cm² mol-1 (d) 300 Ω-1 cm² mol-1
43) The molar conductivity is maximum for the solution of concentration
(a) 0.004 M (b) 0.002 M (c) 0.005 M (d) 0.001 M
44) How much electricity in in terms of Faraday is required to produce 100 g of
Ca from molten CaCl2?
(a) 1F (b) 2F (c) 3F (d) 5F
45) If a current of 1.5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 3 hours, then
how many electrons would flow through the wire?
(a) 2.25 × 1022 electrons (b) 1.13 × 1023 electrons
(c) 1.01 × 1023 electrons (d) 4.5 × 1023 electrons
46) If E0Fe2+/Fe3+ = -0.44V and E0Fe3+/Fe2+= 0.771, the standard EMF of the
reaction Fe + 2Fe3+ 3 Fe2+
a) 1.212 V b) 0.111V c) 0.330V d) 1.653V
47) If the salt bridge is removed suddenly from the working cell, the voltage
a) Increases b) decreases c)drops to zero d) voltage remains same