David

Coleg Catholig Dewi Sant Dosbarth Chwech

Mathews Cemeg
Chemistry
St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College

A2 Chemistry
Extension Questions 1: Electrochemistry and Redox

Question Maximum mark Mark awarded

1-4 4
5 7
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7 10
8 6
9 7
10 4
Total (44)

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Q1.

Which of these is not a redox reaction?

A
2 2 8 2 8 + Cu
Cu2O + H22SO4 ⟶ CuSO 0 + H22O2
4

B 2 2+ 2HCl
MgO
0 2 22 + H22O2
⟶ MgCl
2 22 ⟶ Hg
2 22 + HgCl did4
O + SnCl
C ySnCl
D MnO2 + 4HCl ⟶ MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
(1)

Q2.
The EΘ values for two electrodes are shown.

Fe2+(aq) + 2 e– ⟶ Fe(s) EΘ= –0.44 V 0.44V

Cu2+(aq) + 2 e– ⟶ Cu(s) EΘ= +0.34 V

I
What is the EMF of the cell Fe(s)|Fe2+(aq)||Cu2+(aq)|Cu(s)?

O
A +0.78 V
B +0.10 V
0.44 0.34
C −0.10 V
D −0.78 V 0.781
(1)

Q3.
The following cell has an EMF of +0.46 V.
0.34 0.80
Cu Cu2+ Ag+ Ag

Which statement is correct about the operation of the cell?

0 A Metallic copper is oxidised by Ag+ ions.

B The silver electrode has a negative polarity.

C The silver electrode gradually dissolves to form Ag+ ions.

D Electrons flow from the silver electrode to the copper electrode

via an external circuit.
(1)

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Q4.
In this question consider the data below. I
Eʅ / V

Ag+(aq) + e− ⟶ Ag(s) +0.80

2H+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ H2(g) 0.00

Pb2+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ Pb(s) −0.13

The e.m.f. of the cell Pt(s) | H2(g) | H+(aq) || Ag+(aq) | Ag(s) would be increased by

oB
A increasing the concentration of H+(aq).

increasing the surface area of the Pt electrode.

C increasing the concentration of Ag+(aq).

D decreasing the pressure of H2(g).

(1)

Q5.
The table shows some electrode half-equations and their standard electrode potentials.

Electrode half-equation Eʅ / V

Cl2(g) + 2e− ⟶ 2Cl− (aq) +1.36

no H's
NO3−(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 3e− ⟶ NO(aq) + 2H2O(aq) +0.96
0.96
X Fe3+(aq) + e− ⟶ Fe3+(aq) +0.77

F
Cu2+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ Cu(s) +0.34 O39
X SO too low
2−(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ SO2(g) + 2H2O(aq) +0.17
4

2H+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ H2(g) 0.00

to cow
Fe2+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ Fe(s) −0.44

(a) Deduce the oxidation state of nitrogen in NO3− and in NO

5
Nitrogen in NO3− _____________________________________________________

2
Nitrogen in NO ______________________________________________________
(2)

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 (b) State the weakest reducing agent in the table.

Chlorine
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(1)

(c) Use data from the table to identify an acid that will oxidise copper.

Explain your choice of acid. Use these data to suggest a possible equation for the
reaction.

Calculate the EMF of the cell that has the same overall reaction.

Nitril Acid
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2 Noah ND Ht 3 e
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Cut 20 Cu 0.39N
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0
EMF E 039 090
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to 62N positive EMF

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therefore reaction
is feasible
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so
Nitric (4)
acid will oxidise [Total 7]
lopper
Q6.
A student set up the cell shown in the diagram.

34V
10
E t r
The student recorded an initial voltage of +0.16 V at 25 °C
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(a) Explain how the salt bridge provides an electrical connection between the two
solutions.
Completethecircuitwithoutallowing the 2 Solutions to mix
__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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(1)

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(b) The standard electrode potential for the Cu2+/Cu electrode is

Cu2+(aq) + 2e– ⟶ Cu(s) Eʅ = + 0.34 V

Calculate the electrode potential of the left-hand electrode in the diagram.

0 18
Electrode potential ____________________ V
(1)

(c) Both electrodes contain a strip of copper metal in a solution of aqueous Cu 2+ ions.

State why the left-hand electrode does not have an electrode potential of +0.34 V

As the concentration of the left electrode is

__________________________________________________________________________________

DISmoldn not Imodm

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(1)

(d) Give the conventional representation for the cell in the diagram.
Include all state symbols.

Cam Catan Cutup Cans

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(1)

(e) When the voltmeter is replaced by a bulb, the EMF of the cell in the diagram
decreases over time to 0 V

Suggest how the concentration of copper(II) ions in the left-hand electrode changes
when the bulb is alight.
Give one reason why the EMF of the cell decreases to 0 V

Change in concentration of copper(II) ions in the left-hand electrode

Concentration of lit inn in the Left electrode will

__________________________________________________________________________________
copper

increase
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Assaidbefore the concentration

Reason why the EMF decreases to 0 V _____________________________________

on the leftelectrode will increase to match the right electrode aswell

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the concentration of the

right willdecrease tomatchthe leftEventually
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theywillreach the same and no in the

half
concentration difference
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cellswould occurMakingthe EMF OV (2)

[Total 6]

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 Q7.
When an acidified solution of sodium nitrite (NaNO2) is added to aqueous potassium
iodide, iodine and nitrogen monoxide (NO) are formed.

(a) Give the oxidation state of nitrogen in the following species.

3NO4−______________________________________________________________
2 3
2
2
NO________________________________________________________________
(2)

(b) Write a half-equation for the conversion of NO2− in an acidic solution into NO

2ND 20741 t 2ND 2 120

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(1)

(c) Write a half-equation for the conversion of I− into I2

21 Ia De
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(1)

(d) Write an overall ionic equation for the reaction of NO2− in an acidic solution with I−

2ND 24 41 21 2ND 2420

5 24 (1)
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(e) State the role of NO2− in the reaction with I−

NO is an oxidising agent
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(1)

(f) In aqueous solution, nitrite ions react with acidified chlorate(V) ions according to the
equation

2ClO3− + 5NO2− + 2H+ ⟶ Cl2 + 5NO3− + H2O

25.0 cm3 sample of an aqueous solution of sodium nitrite required 27.40 cm 3 of a

0.0200 mol dm−3 solution of potassium chlorate(V) for complete reaction.

Mt8
Calculate the concentration, in g dm−3, of sodium nitrite in the sample.

3 78
Concentration of sodium nitrite ____________________ g dm−3
(4)
[Total 10]

Mn m3
mold
Mn 69 x 0.0548 6

Nada 3.7812g
23 14 6 2 Is 3.78g
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Q8.
The table shows some standard electrode potential data.

Electrode half-equation Eʅ / V

Cl2(g) + 2e− ⟶ 2Cl−(aq) +1.36

O8DV
F
Ag+(aq) + e− ⟶ Ag(s) +0.80

Fe3+(aq) + e− ⟶ Fe2+(aq) +0.77

Sn2+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ Sn(s) −0.14

Fe2+(aq) + 2e− ⟶ Fe(s) −0.44 par

(a) Use data from the table to deduce the species that is the best oxidising agent.

Chlorine
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(1)

(b) Write the conventional representation for the cell used to measure the standard
electrode potential for the conversion of tin(II) ions to tin.

pill Hag Hi Sian

___________________________________________________________________ Snes
Pt (2)

(c) A cell was made by connecting two half-cells with a salt bridge. One half-cell
consisted of silver in a solution of silver nitrate solution and the other consisted of
tin in a solution of tin(II) nitrate solution.

Calculate the EMF of this cell and write a half-equation for the reaction that occurs
at the negative electrode.

Go14 0 80 7 O GOV
EMF ______________________________________________________________

Agiant
Half-equation
Agis e
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(2)

(d) Use data from the table above to write an equation for the reaction of silver(I) ions
with iron(II) ions.

Agt é
t Fe Ag Fett
e
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(1)
[Total 6]

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 Q9.
A student carried out an experiment to find the mass of FeSO4.7H2O in an impure sample,
X.
The student recorded the mass of X. This sample was dissolved in water and made up to
250 cm3 of solution.
0 525
The student found that, after an excess of acid had been added, 25.0 cm 3 of this solution
reacted with 21.3 cm3 of a 0.0150 mol dm–3 solution of K2Cr2O7

(a) Use this information to calculate a value for the mass of FeSO4.7H2O in the sample of
X.

Craft Fest
1411 60 263 7420
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fe feat
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Cr0,2 144Ieftffe 263 740 6 Fest be

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moles 135 00150 3 3.195 10 moles

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no
minpeso 3.195 15 6 1.917 10moles
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91710
Molls 1 151.9 r
findings a
gagg
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3
3.195 15 7 2 2315
10 112.9gin 250m
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18.02 3004gv10
jD 2.2365 10
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find __________________________________________________________________________________

o4gt29g
Olgin250am
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(5)

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(b) The student found that the calculated mass of FeSO4.7H2O was greater than the
actual mass of the sample that had been weighed out. The student realised that this
could be due to the nature of the impurity.

Suggest one property of an impurity that would cause the calculated mass of
FeSO4.7H2O in X to be greater than the actual mass of X.
Explain your answer.

It could have reacted with dichromate

____________________________________________________________________

as it's partially dehydrated resulting in

__________________________________________________________________________________

mass altered As the dichromate has

__________________________________________________________________________________
being
reacted with the impurity
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(2)
[Total 7]

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Q10.
Sodium bromate(V) is a primary standard. This means that its solution can be used to
check the concentration of other solutions.

(a) The half-equations for the reaction between bromate(V) ions and thiosulfate ions in
the presence of acid are

2S2O32– ⟶ S4O62– + 2e–

–
7 3
BrO3 + 6H+ + 6e– ⟶ Br– + 3H2O

Use these half-equations to deduce an overall equation for this reaction.

Bro 64 6 6520,2 Bit 3420 35,0 be

e
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(1)

(b) A laboratory technician decided to use a 5.00 × 10–3 mol dm–3 solution of sodium
bromate(V) to check the concentration of a sodium thiosulfate solution that was
labelled as 1.00 × 10–3 mol dm–3. The sodium bromate(V) solution was placed in the
burette and 25.0 cm3 of the sodium thiosulfate solution was pipetted into a conical
flask.

Use the concentration of the sodium thiosulfate solution to calculate the expected

off.ae asti
titre value in this experiment.
Show your working.
i t iis.ne
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0 031 1002
K 3
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zany
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(2)

(c) Consider the titre value that you have calculated in part (b).

Suggest one change to the experimental procedure in part (b) that would enable
you to calculate a more accurate value for the concentration of the sodium
thiosulfate solution.

The use of a
more accurate burette to atom
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for a more reliable result

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(1)
[Total 4]

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