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Electrochemistry Test 04

Question No. 1 to 5 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

The concentration of potassium ions inside a biological cell is at least twenty times higher than the outside. The resulting
potential difference across the cell is important in several processes such as transmission of nerve impulses and maintaining the
ion balance. A simple model for such a concentration cell involving a metal M is M(s) | M+(aq.; 0.05 molar) || M+(aq; 1 molar) |
M(s)

1. For the above cell,

a. Ecell < 0; ΔG > 0
b. Ecell > 0; ΔG° < 0
c. Ecell < 0; ΔG° > 0
d. Ecell > 0; ΔG < 0

2. If the 0.05 molar solution of M+ is replaced by a 0.0025 molar M+ solution, then the magnitude of the cell potential
would be
a. 130 mV
b. 185 mV
c. 600 mV
d. 154 mV
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3. The value of equilibrium constant for a feasible cell reaction is
a. < 1
b. > 1
c. zero
d. = 1
4. What is the emf of the cell when the cell reaction attains equilibrium?
a. < 1
b. 1
c. 0
d. > 1
5. The potential of an electrode change with change in
a. voltage of the cell
b. all of these
c. concentration of ions in solution
d. position of electrodes
6. Using the data given below and find out which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent.

E
⊖

Cr2 O
2−
/Cr
 = 1.33 V E
3+
 = 1.36 V
⊖

Cl2 /Cl
−

E
⊖
− 2+
 = 1.51 V E ⊖
3+
= -0.74 V
MnO /Mn Cr /Cr
4

a. Mn2+

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b. Cl-
c. MnO −
4

d. Cr3+
7. Which one is not a secondary battery?
a. laclanche cell
b. All of these
c. Mercury cell
d. Daniel cell
8. The pressure of H2 required to make the potential of H2-electrode zero in pure water at 298 K is ________.

a. 10-4 atm
b. 10-14 atm
c. 10-12 atm
d. 10-10 atm
9. Assertion (A): Conductivity of all electrolytes decreases on dilution.

Reason (R): On dilution number of ions per unit volume decreases.

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
10. Assertion (A): Aq. N aC l, on electrolysis, dissociates into Na+ & Cl-.

Reason (R): Na+ + e- is obtained at cathode and C l is obtained at the anode.

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a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
11. State True or False:
i. Free energy change(ΔG) is related to the emf of a cell (E) as Δ G = -nFE.
ii. Silver nitrate solution can be stored in a copper container.
12. Fill in the blanks:
a. The electrode at which oxidation occurs is termed as ______.
b. Dilute HCI oxidizes metallic iron to ______.
13. Name any two metals which can be used for cathodic protection of iron.
14. Represent the galvanic cell in which the reaction,
Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cu(s) takes place.
15. Write the cell reaction of a lead storage battery when it is discharged. How does the density of the electrolyte change
when the battery is discharged?
−−
16. Draw a graph between Λ and √C for strong and weak electrolyte.
∘
m

17. The Ksp for AgCl at 298 K is 1.0 × 10-10. Calculate the electrode potential for Ag+/Ag electrode immersed in 1.0M KCl
solution. Given E θ

Ag
+
/Ag
= 0.80V .
18. State the products of electrolysis obtained on the cathode and the anode in the following cases:
i. A dilute solution of H2SO4 with platinum electrodes.
ii. An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with silver electrodes.

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Class 12 - Chemistry

Electrochemistry Test 04

Solution

1. (d) Ecell > 0; ΔG < 0

Explanation: M ⟶ M
+
+ e
−

(1M) (0.05M)

For concentration cell, Ecell = − 0.059

1
log 0.05

Ecell = − 0.059
log(5 × 10-2)

Ecell = − 0.059

1
[(-2) + log 5] - 0.059(-2 + 0.698)

= -0.059(-1.302) = 0.0768

ΔG = -nFEcell

If Ecell is positive, ΔG is negative.

2. (d) 154 mV

E1 log 0.05
Explanation: =

E2 log 0.0025
−2
E1 log 5×10

E2
= −4

log 25×10

E1 = 0.0768

−1.3
0.0168

E2
= −2.6
= 1

2
or E2 = 154 mV

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3. (b) > 1

Explanation: K = antilog( nE

0.0591
)

For feasible cell, E° is positive, hence from the above

equation, K > 1 for a feasible cell reaction.

4. (c) 0

Explanation: 0
5. (c) concentration of ions in solution

Explanation: concentration of ions in solution

6. (c) MnO
−
4

Explanation: MnO −
4

7. (b) All of these

Explanation: All of these

8. (b) 10-14 atm

Explanation: For H2 electrode, 2H+ + 2e- → H2(g)

PH

 
∴ E H
+  = E ∘
−
0.059

2
× log
+
2

H
[H ]
3

Now, E° = 0 for H2 electrode.

To make the potential of H2-electrode,

E H
+  = 0,

H
3

PH

0 = 0 −

0.059 2
× log
2
2 −7
( 10 )

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PH

log   = 0

0.059 2

2 10
−14

PH

log  = 0

−14
10

 = 10-14 atm
PH
∴   2

−14
 = 1 ∴  P H2
10

9. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation: Conductivity depends on a number of ions per unit volume which decreases on dilution of electrolytes.
10. (c) A is true but R is false.

Explanation: The assertion is correct i.e. Aq. NaCl, on electrolysis, dissociates into Na+ & Cl−. But the reason is wrong
as the reduction potential of hydrogen ion is higher than sodium ion so hydrogen gas is obtained at the cathode.

Hence, the electrolysis of NaCl solution gives H2(g)at cathode and Cl2(g) at the anode.

11. State True or False:
i. (a) True

Explanation: True
ii. (b) False

Explanation: False
12. Fill in the blanks:
a. Anode
b. Fe2+
13. Zn and Mg. because these are more reactive than iron and form oxide layer on the surface of iron and protected

Zn and Mg are more electropositive than iron, hence it is more reactive than iron, so it oxidizes in preference to the iron
object.
14. The galvanic cell for the given reaction is

Zn|Zn
2+
  || Cu2+ | Cu
cathode
Anode saltbridge

15. Overall cell reaction consisting of cathode and anode is:

 Discharge 

Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4 ⟶ 2PbSO4 + 2H2O

The density of electrolytes decreases because water is formed and sulphuric acid consumed as the product during
discharge of the battery.

16.

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17. AgCl(s) ⇌ Ag + Cl
+ −

Ksp = [Ag+][Cl-]

[Cl-] = 1.0 M

ksp −10

[Ag
+
] =
−
=
1×10

1
= 1 × 10
−10
M

[Cl ]

Now, Ag+ + e- ⟶ Ag (s)

E = E − log
θ

0.059

1
1

+
[Ag ]

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0.059 1
= 0.80 − log
−10
1 10

= 0.80 - 0.059 ×  10 = 0.21 V

18. i. At cathode: 2H+(aq) + 2e- → H2(g)

At anode: 2OH-(aq) → O2(g) + 2H+(aq) + 4e-

H2(g) is evolved at cathode and O2(g) is evolved at anode.

ii. At cathode: Ag+(aq) + e- → Ag(s)

At anode: Ag(s) → Ag+(aq) + e-

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