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Board Questions
Previous Years' CBSE

Given:E2n2/zn -0.76 V, EH*Ha

=
0.00V. [log 10 1
=

3.1 Electrochemical Cells (Term I1, 2021-22. Foreign 2015)

celI:
MCQ 9 Calculate A,G° and log K, for the following
An electrochemical cell
behave like an electrolytic Nig +2Agiag) Nifg) +2A8s)
cell when Given that Eell 1.05 V, 1F 96.500 Cmol
(b) Ecell 0 (Term lI, 2021-22)
(a) Ecell Eexternal
(c)EexternalEcell (d) Eexternal Fcell OR
(NCERTExemplar, 2020)R Calculate the maximum work and logK, for the given

SAL (2marks) reactionat 298 K:

Nig + 2Agag)Nifag)+ 2Asts)
between +0.80v
Give two points of differences EN2 /Ni -0.25 V, EAg'/Ag
Given:
electrochemical and electrolytic cells.
1F 96500Cmol (2020
(2/5, 2020) R
OR
Define electrochemical cell. What happens if For the cell reaction,
external potential applied becomes greater than
Nitg INiaglIAB(og)lABis)
Ecell Of electrochemical cell? Calculate the equilibrium constant at 25°C. How
(AI2019,2/5,AI 2016)U much maximum work would be obtained by
operation of this cell?
3.2 Galvanic Cells
V and EApt/Ae = 0.80V
VSA (1mark) NR N-0.25
(3/5, Delhi 20150)
Represent the galvanic cell in which the reaction
following cell at 298K:
Zn+Cuf0gZnfo+ Cug takes place. 10. Calculate the e.m.f. of
the
(1/3, Delhi 2013C)
Fe Fe (o.001 M)I|H' (0.01 M) | Hag)(1 bar) | Pt
Given that Ecell +0.44 V
3.3 Nernst Equation [log2 0.3010, log 3 0.4771, log 10 1]
(Term l1, 2021-22) E
SAL (2 marks)
11. Calculate AG° for the reaction,
Calculate 4,G° for the reaction

MB+Cufag) Mg(og)+ Cu)

Zng+Cu aa)Znon+Cu
Given:E for Zn"/Zn = -0.76 V and
Given Fcel= +2.71 V, 1F 96500 Cmol E for Cu"/Cu = +0.34 V
(2/3AI 2014) Ap R 8.314 JK mol, F = 96500 C mol
Equilibrium constant (K) for the given cell reaction (3/5, 2020)
6.
is 10. Calculate Ecell
(2/3,Foreign 2014) Calculate e.m.f ofthe following cell
12.
Ag)+ Bog)F=A0g) * B ZnZn (0.1 M)|IAg (0.01 M) |AB
The standard electrode potential (E) for Daniell cell Given: Ez2n= -0.76V,EAsIAE=+080ov (3/5, 2020
7.
is +1.1 V.Calculate the AG° for the reaction. Given: log 10 1]
Zng+Cufa) Znfag tCu 13. Calculate A,G° and log K. for the following reaction.
(1F 96500 C mol) (AI 2013) E Cdag+Znig Znfa+Cd
Given: E c a c d - 0 4 0 3 V; E°zn/Zn = -0.763 V
OR
Thestandard electrode potential for Daniell cellis (AI2019)
1.1 V. Calculate the standard Gibbs energy for the 14. Write the cell reaction and calculate the e.m.f. of the
cell reaction. following cell at 298 K.
(1F 96,500 C mol) (Delhi 2013C Snig | Sn2 (0.004 M) I| H'0.020 M) | H2g (1 bar)| Pt
S A I (3 marks) (Given: Esn"/sn -0.14V) (3/5,2018)0
8. Write the Nernst equation and calculate the emf of 15. For the reaction,
the following cell at 298 K: 2AgCl+ H2 (1 atm) 2Ag+2H (0.1 M)
Zn |Zn* (0.001 M) || H" (0.01 M) | H2( (1 bar) | Ptg +2CI(0.1M
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AG 43600 J at 25 °C
Calculate the e.m.f. of the cell. (log 10" - n)
=
3.4 Conductance of Electrolytic
(3/5, 2018) Solutions
16. Calculate e.m.f. of the following cell at 298 K.
2Cri+3Fe"(0.1M) 2Cr (0.01M)+3Fe MCQ
Given: Ecr 3/Cr)-0.74 V, E(Fe2*Fe -0.44 V 26. Assertion (A) Conductivity of an electrolyte
increases with decrease in concentration.
(Delhi 2016)
Calculate Ecel for the Reason (R): Number of ions per unit volume
7
following reaction at 298 K. decreases on dilution.
2Al+3Cu"(0.01M) 2A"(0.01M) +3Cu (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are
Given:Ecell 1.98 V (3/5AI 2016) correct statements, and Reason (R
18 Calculate emf of the following cell at 25°C: is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
FelFe2(0.001 M)IH"(0.01 M)]H2g(1 (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
EFe/Fe) bar)|Pts
-0.44 V, E (H'/H,) = 0.00v statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct
(Delhi 2015)
explanation of the Assertion (A).
19. Calculate the standard cell potential of the galvanic (c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong
cell in which the following reaction takes
Feag)+ Agiaq) Feaq) +Ag place statement.
(d) Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct
Calculate the A,G° and equilibrium statement.
reaction.
constant of the (2020) An
VSA (1 mark)
FA'AsO.80 V;Epe3 Fe?» =0.77V 27. Give reason:
(3/5, Delhi 2015C) U Conductivity of CH3COOH decreases on
dilution.
20, Calculate the emf of following cell at 298 K (1/5, 2018) U
Mgg Mg"(0.1 M) || Cu"(0.01 M)ICug 28. Define limiting molar conductivity. Why
Given Fcell +2.71 V, 1F 96500 Cmol
= conductivity of an electrolyte solution decreases
with the decrease in concentration? (1/2. Delhi 2015)
(3/5, Delhi 2014)
21. Estimate the minimum potential difference needed OR
to reduce Al,Og at 500°C. The Gibbs Define the following term:
energy change
for the decomposition reaction, Limiting molar conductivity (1/5, Delhi 2014)
2 4 29. State Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of
AlLO3Al+O2 is 960 k. (F= 96500 Cmol1) ions. Write its one application.
(3/5.Delhi 2014C) (1/2. Foreign 2015)
OR
22. Calculate the emf of the following cell at 298 K: Define the following term
Feg Fe"(0.001 M)||H(1 M)|H2g (1 bar), Pt Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions.
(Given Ecll = +0.44 V) (Delhi 2013) (1/5, Delhi 2015C)
23. Calculate theemf of the following cell at 25°C
OR
AgglAg(10d M)||Cu2* (101 M)|Cu State and explain Kohlrausch's law.
Given: Ecell = +0.46 V and log 10" =n.
(Al 2013) fa(1/3, Delhi 2013C)
LA (5 marks) 30. Defne the following term
Molar conductivity (A (1/5, Delhi 2015C)
24. E cel for the given redox reaction is 2.71 V.
Msg+Cu (0.01M) - Mg"(0.001M)+Cu L SAL (2marks)
CalculateEcel for the reaction. Write the direction of 31. The conductivity of 0.001 M acetic acid is
7.8 x 10 S cm Caiculate its degree of
flow of current when an external opposite potential
dissociation if A for acetic acid is 390S cm mol
applied is
) less than 2.71 V and (Term I1, 2021-22) Ap
(in) greater than 2.71V (Delhi 2019) 32. In aplot of Am against the square root of conocentration
(C) for strong and weak electrolyte, the value of
25. Calculate e.m.f and AG for the following cell
limiting molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte
M&I Mg (0.001 M) || Cuf"(0.0001M)|Cug cannot be obtained graphically. Suggest a way to
37V.EcPICu= +0.34 V obtain this value. Also state the related law, if any
(ME2 /Me) (NCERT, AI 2015) Term 2021 22
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33. Predict the products of electrolysis of an aqueous S A I (3 marks)

solution of CuCl2 with platinum electrodes. Out of the following pairs, predict
with reason which
43.
(Given: Ecu?cu +0.34 V, pair will allow greater conduction of electricity.
60 °C.
1/2C1/Ci)= + 1.36V ) Silver wire at 30°C or silver wire at
(ii) 0.1 M CH,COOH solution or 1 M CH3COOH
+ 1.23 V)
EH'HG,Pt =0.00 V, E(1/20,H,0) solution.
(2/5, 2020)
(ii) KCI solution at 20 °C or KCI solution at 50 °C
34. In the plot of molar conductivity (Am) vs square
(3/5, 2020)
root of concentration (c),following curves are
44. The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05 M KOH
obtained for two electrolytes A and B
solution of length 50 cm and area of cross-section
0.625 cm is 5 x 10 ohm. Calculate its resistivity
conductivity and molar conductivity. (3/5, 2020)
Am 45. The conductivity of 0.001 mol L solution of
CH,COOH is 3.905 10x S cm Calculate its
B
molar conductivity and degree of dissociation (a).
Answer the following: [Given:°(H)= 349.6Scm mol andi°(CH,COO)
40.9 S cm mol] (3/5, AI 2016)
(i) Predict the nature of electrolytes A and B.
i) What happens on extrapolation of Am 46. The conductivity of 0.20 mol L solution of KCI is
to concentration approaching zero for 2.48 x 10S cm. Calculate its molar conductivity
electrolytes A and B? (2/5, Delhi 2019) Ev and degree of dissociation (a).
Given: (K") = 73.5 S cm mol and
35. Calculate the degree of dissociation (a) of (CI) = 76.5 S cm mol (AI 2015)
acetic acid if its molar conductivity (Am is
39.05 Scm mol 47. Resistance of a conductivity cell filled with 0.1 mol L
(Given:(H) = 349.68 S cm mol and KCI solution is 100 2. If the resistance of the same cell
when filled with 0.02 mol L KCI solution is 520 Q
CH,COo)= 40.9 Scm mol) (Delhi 2017) calculate the conductivity and molar conductivity
36. Define the term degree of dissociation. Write an of 0.02 mol L
KCI solution. The conductivityof
expression that relates the molar conductivity ofa 0.1 mol LKCI solution is 1.29 x 102a cm1
weak electrolyte to its degree of dissociation. (3/5, Al 2014)
(2/5, Delhi 2015C) Cr 48. The value of Am
Alz(SOa)a is 858 S cm mol",
of
37. Defne conductivity and molar conductivity for the while go is 160 S cm mol,calculate the limiting
solution of an electrolyte. Discuss their variation ionic conductivity of AS*. (AI 2013C)
with concentration. (NCERT, 2/5, Al 2015C)
LA (5 marks)
38. State Kohlrausch law of independent migration 49. Read the passage given below and answer the
of ions. Why does the conductivity of a solution questions that follow:
decrease with dilution? (AI 2014) Oxidation-reduction reactions are commonly known
39. Define the terms conductivity and molar as redox reactions.
They involve transfer of electrons
conductivity for the solution of an electrolyte. from one species to another. In a
Comment on their variation with temperature. spontaneouS
reaction, energy is released which can be used to
(Delhi, Al 2014C) do useful work. The reaction is
split into two half
40. The resistance of 0.01 M NaCl solution at reactions. Two different containers are used and
25°C is
200 2. The cell constant of the a wire is used to drive the
conductivity cell electrons from one side
used is unity. Calculate the molar to the other and a
conductivity of the voltaic/galvanic cell is created.
solution. It is an electrochemical cell that uses
(2/3, AI 2014C) spontaneous
redox reactions to generate
41 The conductivity of 0.20 M solution of KCl at
298 K electricity. A salt bridge
also connects to the half cells. The
is 0.025 S cm. Calculate its molar reading of the
conductivity. voltmeter gives the cell voltage or cell
potential or
(Delhi 2013) Ap electromotive force. If Ecell is positive the reaction
42. The conductivity of 0.001 M acetic is spontaneous and if it is
acid is negative the reaction is
4x 10 S/cm. Calculate the dissociation
constant of non-spontaneous and is referred to as electrolytic
acetic acid, if molar conductivity at infinite cell. Electrolysis refers to the
dilution decomposition of
for acetic acid is 390 S cm
/mol. (2/3, Delhi 2013C) a substance by an electric current. One mole of
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electric charge when passed through a cell will
53. Following reactions occur at cathode during the
discharge half a mole of a divalent metal ion such
electrolysis of aqueous silver chloride solution
as Cu". This was first formulated by
Faraday in the Ag' +eAgs E +0.80 V
form of laws of electrolysis
The conductance of material is the property of He Hag). E - 000v
materials due to which a material allows the flow
of ions through itself and thus conducts On the basis of their standard reduction electrode
electricity
Conductivity is represented by k and it
depends
potential (E) values, which reaction is feasible at the
upon nature and
concentration of electrolyte cathode nd why? (Al 2017C. 1/2, Delhi 2015)
temperature etc. A more common term molar
54. How much charge is required for the reduction of 1
conductivity of a solution at a
given concentration mol of Zn2" to Zn? (Delhi 2015)
is conductance of the volume of solution
containing
mole of electrolyte kept between two 55. Following reactions occur at cathode during the
one
electrodes electrolysis of aqueous copper (11) chioride solution
with the unit area of cross-section and distance of
unit length. Limiting molar conductivity of weak Cufo2e Cui) E° = +0.34 V

electrolytes cannot be obtained graphically. Ho)eH2g) -00v

On the basis of their standard reduction electrode
potential (E°) values, which reaction is feasible at the
Zinc Plate cathode and why? (1/2, Foreign 2015) U
Silver Plate

Salt bridge
56. State the Faraday's f1rst law of electrolysis.
(Delhi 2015C)
Agioa) SAL (2 marks)
-Zno 57. X and Y are two electrolytes. On dilution molar
(a) Is silver plate the anode or cathode? conductivity of 'X increases 2.5 times while that
(b) What will happen if the salt bridge is Y increases 25 times. Which of the two is a weak
(c) When does electrochemical cell behave like an
removed? electrolyte and why? (2/5, 2020) Ap
electrolytic cell? 58. Calculate the mass of Ag deposited at cathode when
(d) (i) What will happen to the concentration of a current of 2 ampere was passed through a solution
Zn and Ag' when Ecell 0. of AgNO for 15 minutes.
(i) Why does conductivity of a solution (Given: Molar mass of Ag 108 g mol
=

decreases with dilution? 1F 96500C mol) (2/3, Delhi 2017)

OR 59. State Faraday's first law of electrolysis. How much
(d) The molar conductivity of a 1.5 M solution of charge in terms of Faraday is required for the
an electrolyte is found to be 138.9S cm2
mol reduction of 1 mol of Cu to Cu? (2/5, Delhi 2014)
Calculate the conductivity of this solution. 60. A solution of Ni(NO3)2 is electrolysed between
(Term I1, 2021-22) platinum electrodes using a current of 5.0 ampere
for 20 minutes. What mass of nickel will be
3.5 Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis deposited at the cathode?
(Given: At. mass of Ni = 58.7 g mol
VSA (1 mark)
1F 96500 C mol) (Foreign 2014)
50. How much charge in terms of Faraday is required to
61. Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the
reduce one mol of Mn0g to Mn*? (2020) Ev
following:
51. How many coulombs are required for the oxidation (i) An aqueous solution of AgNOg with platinum
of 1 mol of H,O to O,? (One word, 2020) electrodes.
52. Give reason: (i) An aqueous solution of H2SO4 with platinum
On the basis of E values, O2 gas should be electrodes. (2/5, Delhi 2014C)
liberated at anode but it is Cla gas which is 62. How much electricity in terms of Faradays is
liberated in the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl required to produce 20 g of calcium from molten
(1/5, 2018) CaCl,? (2/3, Delhi 2013C)
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63 Siiver is uniformly electrodeposited on a metallic 70. Write the name of the cell which is generally use
vessel of surface area of 900 cm by passing a in inverters. Write the reactions taking place at the
current of 0.5 ampere for 2 hours. Calculate anode and the cathode of this cell. (Al 2017
the thickness of silver deposited. Given: The
density of silver is 10.5 g cm* and atomic mass of 71. Write the name of the cell which is generally used in
Ag 108 amu transistors. Write the reactions taking place at the
(2/3, AI 2013C)
anode and the cathode of this cell. (Al 2017)
SA I(3 marks) 72. What type of battery is mercury cell? Why is it
more
64. When steady current of 2A was passed through
a
advantageous than dry cell?
two electrolytic cells A and B containing (2/5, 2015) Al U

electrolytes
ZnSO and CuSO connected in series, 2 g of Cu
were deposited at the cathode of cell B. How
3.7 Fuel Cells
long
did the current flow? VSA (1 mark)
What mass of Zn was deposited at cathode of cell A?
73. Name the cell in
Atomic mass: Cu 63.5 g mol, Zn 65 g mol; 1F use hearing aids and watches.
96500 Cmol] (2020) Ev (2020)
65. A steady current of 2 74. Name the type of cell which was used in Apollo0
amperes was passed through
two electrolytic cells X and Y
connected in series space programme. (2020, 1/3, Al 2014)
containing electrolytes FeSO4 and ZnSO4 until 75. Defne: Fuel cell
28 g of Fe deposited at the
cathode of cell X. (Delhi 2017, 1/5, Delhi 2015C, 2014)
How long did the current flow?
Calculate the
mass of Zn
deposited at the cathode of cell Y. SAL (2 marks)
(Molar mass Fe 56 g mol, Zn
1F 96500 Cmol)
65.3 g mol, 76. Give two advantages of fuel cells. (2/5, 2020)
(3/5, Delhi 2019)
77. Define fuel cell and write its two
66. Chromium metal is electroplated using an acidic advantages.
solution containing CrO, according to the (2/5, 2018) R
following
equation: 78. From the given cells
CrOslad)6H" +6e >Cri+ 3H20 Lead storage cel, Mercury cell, Fuel cell and
Dry cell
Calculate how many grams of chromium will be Answer the following
electroplated by 24,000 coulombs. How long will
it take to electroplate 1.5 chromium () Which cell is used in hearing aids?
g using 12.5 A
current? (i) Which cell was used in Apollo
Space
Atomic mass of Cr =
52 gmol,1F 96500 Cmol programme?
(AI 2019) (Gii) Which cellis used in automobiles and inverters?
67. (a) The cell in which the
following reaction occurs: (iv) Which cell does not have long life?
2Feat21ia)2Fefaq) t l26) (Delhi 2016) R
has Eel0.236 V at 298 K. Calculate the 79. Write two
standard Gibbs energy of the cell reaction. advantages of H2-O, fuel cell over
ordinary cell. (2/3, Foreign 2014)
(Given:1 F 96,500 Cmol) (NCERT Intext)
(b) How many electrons flow 80. What are fuel cells? Explain the electrode
through metallic
a reactions
wire if a current of 0.5 A is involved in the working of
(Given:1
passed for 2 hours? Ha-Og
fuel cell.
F 96,500 Cmol) (AI 2017) (2/3, Delhi 2013C)
3.6 Batteries 3.8 Corrosion
VSA (1 mark) VSA | (1 mark)
68. Define: Secondary
batteries (1/5, Delhi 2015C) 81. Using the E° values of Aand B predict which is better
SAL (2 marks) forcoating the surface of iron
69. Write the name of the cell
which is generally used in Ee Fe-0.44 V| to prevent corrosion and why?
hearing aids.Write the reactions
taking place at the
anode and the cathode of this cell. (AR/A-2.37 V; Fp=-0.14 V
(A 2017) R
(AI 2016) An