ELECTROCHEMISTRY d) Lead accumulator
KCET CORNER CONCEPT 02: GALVANIC CELLS
CONCEPT 01:
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
1. In a Daniel cell,
a) The chemical energy liberated during the
redox reaction is converted to electrical
energy.
b) The electrical energy of the cell is
converted to chemical energy.
c) The energy of the cell is utilised in
conduction of the redox reaction.
d) The potential energy of the cell is
converted into electrical energy.
2. In an electrochemical cell, electrons flow
from,
a) Cathode to anode
b) Anode to cathode
c) Anode to solution
d) Solution to anode
3. The reaction taking place at anode is
a) Ionisation
b) Reduction
c) Oxidation
d) Hydrolysis
4. The passage of electric current in Daniel cell
when Zn and Cu electrodes are used will be
a) From Cu to Zn inside the cell
b) From Cu to Zn outside the cell
c) From Zn to Cu outside the cell
d) None of these
5. Other things being equal, the EMF of a
Daniel cell may be increased by,
a) Keeping low temperature
b) Using large copper electrode
c) Using large zinc electrode
d) Decreasing concentration of Cu+2
6. In a galvanic cell
a) Chemical energy is converted to
electricity
b) Chemical energy is converted to heat
c) Electrical energy is converted to heat
d) Electrical energy is converted to
7. A galvanic cell consist of
a) Cadmium cell
b) Two half cells
c) Three half cells
8. In a galvanic cell, the electrons flow from,
a) Anode to cathode through the solution.
b) Cathode to anode through the solution
c) anode to cathode through external circuit
d) cathode to anode through external circuit
9. Which of the following statement is not
correct with respect to a voltaic cell?
a) Anode is negatively charged
b) Cathode is positively charged
c) Reduction takes place at anode
d) All statements are correct
10. The oxidation potential is the tendency of an
electrode to
a) Get oxidised
b) Get reduced
c) Lose electrons
d) Both a and b
11. The platinum foil in SHE is coated with
platinum black because,
a) Increase its surface area for adsorption
b) Is a good conductor
c) Maintain better electrical contact
d) None of these
12. For cell the reaction is
Mg + Cu+2→ Cu + Mg+2 if the std reduction
potentials of Mg and Cu are -2.37V and
+0.34V respectively the EMF of the cell is,
a) -2.71V
b) 2.71V
c) -2.03V
d) 2.03V
13. The std reduction potential for Fe+2/ Fe and
Sn+2/Sn electrodes are -0.44V and -0.14V
respectively. For the cell reaction
Fe+2+Sn→Fe + Sn+2 the standard emf of the
cell,
a) 0.30V
b) -0.58V
c) +0.58V
d) -0.30V
14. Which of the reaction is possible at anode
a) 2Cr+3 + 7H2O → Cr2O7-2 + 14H+
b) F2 → 2F-
c) 1/2O2 + 2H+ → H2O
d) None of these
15. Out of Cu, Ag, Fe, Zn the metal which can Cu + 2Ag+ → Cu+2 + 2Ag is E0cell = 0.46V
displace all others from their solution is, by doubling the concentration of Cu+2, Ecell
a) Ag is
b) Cu a) Doubled
c) Zn b) Halved
d) Fe c) Decreased by small fraction
16. Fluorine is best oxidizing agent because it d) Increased but less than doubled.
has 23. For the cell reaction Zn(s) + Cu+2(aq) →
a) Highest electron affinity Cu(s) + Zn+2(aq)
b) Highest E0 reduction E0cell = 1.10V ∆G0 is:
c) Highest E0oxidation a) 212.3KJ
d) Lowest electron affinity b) 106.05KJ
17. The name associated with equation c) -212.3KJ’
𝑅𝑇 [𝑜𝑥𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑]
𝐸 = 𝐸𝑜 + log is d) -424.6KJ
𝑛𝐹 [𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑒𝑑]
24. For the reaction
a) Van der waals equation
4Br - + O2 + 4H+ → Br2 + 2H2O
b) Nerst equation
Eocell = 0.16 V, the value of logKC is:
c) Gibb’s equation
a) 108
d) None of these
b) 10.8
18. The standard emf of the cell
c) 5.4
Zn + Cu+2 → Zn+2 + Cu is 1.10V at 298K,
d) 1080
the emf of cell when concentration of Cu+2 =
25. The e.m.f of a cell is 1.3V. the positive
Zn+2 = 0.1M will be,
a) 1.10V electrode has a potential of 0.5V. the
b) -1.10V potential of negative electrode is:
c) -0.110V a) 0.8V
d) None of these b) -0.8V
19. The E0 for the cell reaction, c) 1.8V
Cu + 2Ag+ → Cu+2 + Ag is 0.46 V, what is d) -1.8V
its equilibrium constant? 26. The calomel electrode used as reference
a) 15.6 electrode contains
b) 4 Χ 1016 a) ZnCl2
c) 4 Χ 1015 b) PbSO4
d) 1.56 Χ 1015 c) Hg2Cl2
20. ΔG0 for the reaction Cu+2 + Fe → Fe+2+ Cu d) HgCl2
is (given E0 Cu =+0.34V, E0 Fe = -0.44V) 27. How many faradays are required to liberate
a) -11.44kJ 8g of hydrogen?
b) -180.8kJ a) 2
c) -150.5kJ b) 4
d) -28.5kJ c) 8
21. Cd + Pb+2 → Cd+2 + Pb d) 16
Of E0Cd = -0.403V, E0Pb = -0.126V, 28. The standard electrode potential values of
Free energy change for the above cell the elements A B and C are 0.68, -2.50 and -
reaction at 250C is 0.50V respectively. The order of their
a) -53.46kJ reducing power is:
b) 102.1kJ a) A>B>C
c) -102.1kJ b) A>C>B
d) 53.46kJ c) C>B>A
22. In the cell reaction, d) B>C>A
29. What weight of copper will be deposited by c) 1M boric acid
passing 2 faraday of electricity through a d) 1M formic acid
cupric salt [At.wt of Cu = 63.5] 37. The SI unit of molar conductivity is
a) 2.0g a) Scm2/mol
b) 3.175g b) Sdm2/mol
c) 63.5g c) Sm2
d) 127.0g d) Sm2/mol
38. The Kohlrausch’s law is connected with
CONCEPT 03: CONDUCTANCE
a) Conductance of ions at infinite dilution
OF ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION
b) independent migration of ions
30. The cell constant is the product of resistance c) both (a) and (b)
and d) none of these
a) Conductance 39. For which case Ʌ values vs √c shows a
b) Molar conductance straight line?
c) Conductivity a) KCl
d) Specific conductance b) HCOOH
31. Which of the following material conduct c) CH3NH2
electricity? d) CH3COOH
a) Diamond 40. The molar conductivity is maximum for the
b) Crystalline NaCl solution of concentration
c) Molten sulphur a) 0.005M
d) Fused KCl b) 0.001M
32. The resistance of a solution is 2.5 Χ c) 0.004M
103ohm. The conductance of the solution is, d) 0.002M
a) 5 Χ 103ohm-1 CONCEPT 04: ELECTROLYTIC
b) 4 Χ 10-4ohm-1 CELLS AND ELECTROLYSIS
c) 5 Χ 103ohm-1
d) 5 Χ 103ohm-1 41. The value of one faraday is,
33. The unit of specific conductance is a) 95500C/mol
a) Ohm/cm b) 96550C/mol
b) Ohm/cm2 c) 96500 C/mol
c) cm/ohm d) 98500C/mol
d) ohm-1cm-1 42. In an electrolytic cell the anode and cathode
34. The conductivity of strong electrolytes, are respectively represented as,
a) Increases on dilution slightly a) Positive and negative electrode
b) Does not change on dilution b) Negative and positive electrode
c) Decreases on dilution c) Positive and negative electrode both
d) Depends on density d) None of these
35. The electrode of conductivity cell are 3cm 43. The charge required for reducing 1mol of
apart and have a cross-sectional area of MnO4- to Mn+2 is
4cm2. The cell constant of the cell is, a) 1.93 Χ 105 C
a) 4Χ3 b) 2.895 Χ 105C
b) 4/3 c) 4.28 Χ 105 C
c) 3/4 d) 4.825 Χ 105 C
d) 9/4 44. Molten NaCl conducts electricity due to the
36. Among the following which will be the best presence of
conductor of electricity? a) Free electrons
a) 1M acetic acid b) Free molecules
b) 1M sulphuric acid c) Free ions
d) Atoms of Na and Cl
45. How many faraday of electricity is required 53. Fuel cells
to liberate 8g of H2 a) Are used in automobiles
a) 2 b) Are pollution free
b) 4 c) Are likely to be used as power
c) 8 generators for hospitals, hotels
d) 18 d) All the above
46. For spontaneity of a cell which is correct? 54. Which of the following is wrong regarding
a) ΔG = +ve Δ E = +ve fuel cells?
b) ΔG = -ve a) They are light mass
c) ΔG = 0 ΔE = 0 b) They are efficient
d) ΔG = -ve ΔE = 0 c) They cause no pollution
47. The charge required for the reduction of d) They cannot work continuously
1mole of MnO4- to MnO2 is 55. Which of the following is used as fuel in
a) 1F fuel cell?
b) 3F a) Nitrogen
c) 5F b) Methane
d) 7F c) Carbon monoxide
d) Hydrogen
CONCEPT 05: BATTERIES AND FUEL CELLS
CONCEPT 06: CORROSION
48. Dry cell is a
a) A primary battery 56. Corrosion involves
b) Also called as lechanche cell a) Oxidation
c) Used in transistors and clocks b) Reduction
d) All the above c) Both oxidation and reduction
49. Which of the following is a secondary cell? d) None of these
a) Lead storage battery 57. The technique of protecting a metal from
b) Nickel cadmium battery corrosion by plating a another metal which
c) Mercury cell is easily oxidized is called as,
d) Both (a) and (b) a) Cathodic protection
50. Which out of following batteries are b) Anodic protection
rechargeable? c) Galvanization
I:Dry cell d) Annealing
II: Lead storage battery 58. Which of the following does not promote
III: Nickel-cadmium battery corrosion,
IV: lithium battery a) Presence of impurity
a) I,II,III b) Presence of moisture
b) II,III,IV c) Higher activity of metal
c) I,III,IV d) Higher temperature
d) I,II,IV 59. Which of the following technique can
51. The anode in dry cell is prevent rusting?
a) Graphite rod a) Painting
b) Copper rod b) Greasing
c) Zinc container c) Alloy forming
d) Iron rod d) All the above
52. A device that converts energy of combustion 60. In which of the following case the rusting of
of fuels into electrical energy is known as: iron is more rapid?
a) Fuel cell a) Air
b) Electrolytic cell b) Air and moisture
c) Dynamo c) Moisture
d) Ni-Cd cell d) None of these