Electrochemistry-extra question

1. the equilibrium constant related to E0cell and not Ecell. why?

Ans:- at equilibrium ,there is no change in concentration of ion occurs ,
Ecell= 0. Hence equilibrium constant related to E0cell and not Ecell.

2. why , dry cell becomes dead after a long time even though it has not be used.
ans:-ammonium chloride is acidic , corrodes zinc container even if the cell is
not in use.

3. What is sacrificial protection?

Ans:-in this method , the surface of the metal to be protected is coated with
more reactive metal( metal with electrode potential less than the electrode
potential of the metal to be protected from corrosion.)being more reactive , it
will take part in redox reaction and save the other metal. In other word , it will
sacrifice itself for the sake of metal to be protected.

4. why is rusting of iron is quicker in saline medium than in water?

ans:- saline water contain water soluble salts which act as electrolyte . they
help in dissociation of water and promote rusting.

5. alkaline medium inhibit the rusting of iron.

ans:-OH- ions released in the alkaline medium combine with the H+ ions
made available from H2CO3 to from H2O.since the H+ ions take part in the
redox reaction responsible for the rusting of iron , removal of this ion
prevent rusting.

6. articles of iron are always coated with zinc .explain

( why iron does not rust even if zinc coating is broken in a galvanized iron pipe)
(can we use tin in place of zinc for cathodic protection)
 ans:- rusting of iron involves oxidation of iron .since the reduction potential of
zinc is less than iron ,zinc under go oxidation in preference to iron . there by
prevent rusting of iron.

7. iron does not rust even if zinc coating on its surface is broken but same is not
true when coating is of tin? Give reason
ans:- reduction potential of tin is more than iron . if a crack appear on the
object of iron coated with tin , iron undergo oxidation in preference to tin .

8. aluminium metal cannot be produced by the electrolysis of aqueous solution of

aluminium salt.
ans:- in aqueous solution ,H+ions will be formed along with Al3+ ions . H+ ions
will be released in preference to Al3+ ions at cathode since their reduction
potential is less. Hence Al3+ ions remains in the solution.

9. What is the effect of carbon dioxide in water on corrosion?

Ans:- the presence of carbon dioxide increases rusting of iron. Water containing
carbon dioxide act as an electrolyte , helps to increase the flow of electron.

10.What are antirust soliutions?

Ans:- anti rust solution are those which retard the corrosion of iron.
Eg;- solution of alkaline phosphate.

11.Given (E0 fe2+/Fe =-0.40v. E0 A3+/A =-0.76v, E0 B2+/B =-0.25. which one is the better
galvanizing agent and why?
Ans:-

12.what is the basic difference between galvanization and cathodic protection of

iron articles?
Galvanizing :- process of coating metal(iron) with zinc is known as galvanizing.
Cathodic protection:- this is also a case of sacrificial protection . this method is
used for the protection of submerged structures, like ships and underground
 pipes. In this method , the exposed surface of iron is protected by connecting it
to some more reactive metal( metal with lower reduction potential) such as
magnesium ,zinc or aluminium. The more reactive metal act as anode and loses
electron in preference to iron .
[Thus in case of underground iron pipe is connected to block of magnesium ]

13.Following reaction occurs at cathode during electrolysis of aqueous copper

(II)chloride solution
Cu2+ +2e-Cu E0=0.34V
H+ +e-1/2H2 E0=0.00V
On the basis of their reduction potential, which reaction is feasible at
cathode , why?

14.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– 1/2 H2(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 ?

15.From the given cells :

Lead storage cell, Mercury cell, Fuel cell and Dry cell
Answer the following :
(i) Which cell is used in hearing aids ?
(ii) Which cell was used in Apollo Space Programme ?
(iii) Which cell is used in automobiles and inverters ?
(iv) Which cell does not have long life ?

16.Give reasons for the following :

(i) Iron does not rust even if zinc coating is broken in a galvanized pipe.
Ans:-
 (ii) Copper sulphate solution cannot be stored in zinc container.
Ans:-

17.Write the name of the cell which is generally used in hearing aids. Write the
reactions taking place at the anode and the cathode of this cell.
Ans:- Mercury cell

18.if the cathode of the Cu-Zn is replaced by Ni rod in 1M NiSO4, how the cell
potential will be affected.

19.How many faraday’s of charge is required for conversion of 1mole of C6H5NO2

into C6H5NH2?

20.Given (E0 fe2+/Fe =-0.40v. E0 A/A3+=-0.76v, E0 B2+/B =-0.25. which one is the better
galvanizing agent and why?

21.Using the E0 values of A and B, predict which is better for coating the surface of
iron E0 (Fe2+ | Fe) = –0.44 V] to prevent corrosion and why ?
Given : E0 (A2+ | A) = –2.37 V : E0 (B2+| B) = –0.14 V
22.How many electrons flow through a metallic wire if a current of 0·5 A is passed
for 2 hours ? (Given : 1 F = 96,500 C mol -1)
Ans:- 2.247×1022

23.how many moles of mercury will be produced by the electrolyzing 1.0 M

Hg(NO3)2 solution with the a current of 2 amp for 3 hrs.

24.the electrolysis of metal salt solution was carried out by passing cuurent of 4
amp for 45 min .it resulted in the deposition of 2.977g of the metal of atomic
mass 106.4g/mol. calculate charge on cation.
25. silver is deposited on metallic vessel of surface area 800cm2 by passing a
current of 0.2amp for 3 hours calculate the thickness of silver deposited.
( density of the silver is 10.47 gcm-3 . atomic mass of silver is 108)

26.The chemistry of corrosion of iron is essentially an electrochemical

phenomenon. Explain the reactions occurring during the corrosion of iron in the
atmosphere. (Delhi 2011)

27.Write the reactions taking place at cathode and anode in lead storage battery
when the battery is in use. What happens on charging the battery ? (Comptt.
All India 2012)

28.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) (All India 2015)

29.Question 28.
From the given cells: Lead storage cell, Mercury cell, Fuel cell and Dry cell
Answer the following:
(i) Which cell is used in hearing aids?
(ii) Which cell was used in Apollo Space Programme?
(iii) Which cell is used in automobiles and inverters?
(iv) Which cell does not have long life?(Delhi 2016)

30.Question 29.
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 (Delhi
2017)

31.Write the name of the cell which is generally used in hearing aids. Write the
reactions taking place at the anode and the cathode of this cell. (All India 2017)
32.Write the name of the cell which is generally used in transistors. Write the
reactions taking place at the anode and the cathode of this cell. (All India 2017)

33.Write the name of the cell which is generally used in inverters. Write the
reactions taking place at the anode and the cathode of this cell. (Delhi 2017)

34.A current was passed for 5 hours through two electrolytic cells connected in
series. The first cell contains AuCl3 and second cell CuSO4 solution. If 9.85 g of
gold was deposited in the first cell, what amount of copper gets deposited in
the second cell? Also calculate magnitude of current in ampere.
Given: Atomic mass of Au = 197 amu and Cu = 63.5 amu. (Comptt. All India
2013)