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Uzochukwu Nwabuisi (upn64)

Sparks 50160 EXAM 4 Spring 2015

Standand Potentials at 25◦ C E◦

F2 (g) + 2 e− ⇀↽ 2 F− (aq) +2.87 V
H2 O2 (aq) + 2 H+ (aq) + 4 e− ⇀ ↽ 2 H2 O(ℓ) +1.76 V
Ce (aq) + e ⇀
4+ − 3+
↽ Ce (aq) +1.61 V
Au (aq) + 3 e− ⇀
3+
↽ Au(s) +1.40 V
Cl2 (g) + 2 e ⇀
−
↽ 2 Cl− (aq) +1.36 V
O2 (g) + 4 H+ (aq) + 4 e− ⇀ ↽ 2 H2 O(ℓ) +1.23 V
MnO2 (s) + 4 H (aq) + 2 e− ⇀
+
↽ Mn2+ + 2 H2 O(ℓ) +1.224 V
Pt2+ (aq) + 2 e− ⇀ ↽ Pt(s) +1.20 V
− ⇀
Br2 (g) + 2 e ↽ 2 Br− (aq) +1.08 V
PtO2 (s) + 4 H+ (aq) + 4 e− ⇀ ↽ Pt(s) + 2 H2 O(ℓ) +0.92 V
Ag (aq) + e ⇀
+ −
↽ Ag(s) +0.80 V
Fe3+ (aq) + e− ⇀ ↽ Fe2+ (aq) +0.77 V
Ag2 CO3 (s) + 2 e− ⇀ ↽ 2 Ag(s) + CO2− 3 +0.471 V
Cu2+ (aq) + 2 e− ⇀ ↽ Cu(s) +0.34 V
AgCl(s) + e− ⇀ ↽ Ag(s) + Cl− (aq) +0.222 V
Sn4+ (aq) + 2 e− ⇀ ↽ Sn2+ (aq) +0.15 V
2 H+ (aq) + 2 e− ⇀ ↽ H2 (g) 0.000 V
Fe (aq) + 3 e ⇀
3+ −
↽ Fe(s) −0.040 V
Sn (aq) + 2 e ⇀
2+ −
↽ Sn(s) −0.14 V
Ni (aq) + 2 e ⇀
2+ −
↽ Ni(s) −0.236 V
Cd (aq) + 2 e ⇀
2+ −
↽ Cd(s) −0.40 V
Fe (aq) + 2 e ⇀
2+ −
↽ Fe(s) −0.44 V
Cr (aq) + 3 e ⇀
3+ −
↽ Cr(s) −0.74 V
Zn (aq) + 2 e ⇀
2+ −
↽ Zn(s) −0.76 V
2 H2 O(ℓ) + 2 e− ⇀ ↽ H2 (g) + 2 OH− (aq) −0.83 V
Cr2+ (aq) + 2 e− ⇀ ↽ Cr(s) −0.91 V
Mn (aq) + 2 e ⇀
2+ −
↽ Mn(s) −1.18 V
Al (aq) + 3 e ⇀
3+ −
↽ Al(s) −1.66 V
Na+ (aq) + e− ⇀ ↽ Na(s) −2.71 V
+ ⇀
Li (aq) + e ↽ Li(s)
− −3.040 V

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Multiple-choice questions may continue on 1. galvanic cell
the next column or page – find all choices
before answering. 2. fuel cell

001 3.0 points 3. electrolytic cell correct

What is the primary chemical driving force Explanation:
behind the operation of a portable dry cell none
battery?
004 (part 2 of 2) 3.0 points
1. The products exist at lower energy than
The electrode at which sodium ions are con-
the reactants. correct
verted to sodium metal would be designated:
2. The aqueous solution allows for more col-
1. negative, - correct
lisions.
2. positive, +
3. They are very large and can be hidden in
smaller appliances.
3. neutral, 0
4. The fuel can be continuously supplied to Explanation:
the system. none
Explanation:
005 4.0 points
none
For the following electrochemical cell:
002 3.0 points Ni(s)|Ni2+ (aq)||Sn4+ (aq), Sn2+ (aq)|Pt(s)
Iron metal can be produced by heating
hematite, Fe2 O3 , in the presence of carbon Anions in the solution would be expected to
monoxide: flow through the salt bridge towards the .

Fe2 O3 (s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO2 (g) 1. Ni(s) electrode correct

What is the reducing agent in this reaction? 2. Pt(s) electrode
1. 3CO2 (g) 3. Sn2+ (aq) electrode
2. Fe(l) Explanation:
none
3. Fe2 O3 (s)
006 4.0 points
4. CO(g) correct Calculate the equilibrium constant for the fol-
lowing balanced redox reaction.
Explanation:
none O2 (g) + 4H+ + 4Br− → 2H2 O + 2Br2

003 (part 1 of 2) 3.0 points E0cell = 0.15 V

Consider the reaction:
1. 2.26 × 1025
2NaCl(l) → 2Na(s) + Cl2 (g)
This would be an example of a(n) 2. 1.18 × 105
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3. 7.00 5. Cr3+ (aq)

4. 1.39 × 1010 correct 6. Cr(s)

Explanation: Explanation:
none none

007 4.0 points 010 3.0 points

Based on oxidation potentials, which is most Which of these is/are redox reactions?
likely to dissolve in HCl? I. Combustion of propane, C3 H8
II. Ca(s) + H2 O2 (l) + 2H+ (aq) →
1. Mn correct Ca2+ (aq) + 2H2 O(l)
III. AgNO3 (aq) + NaCl(aq) →
2. Cu AgCl(s) + NaNO3 (aq)

3. Pt 1. I and II only correct

4. Au 2. II only
Explanation:
none 3. II and III only

008 4.0 points 4. I, II, and III

Consider the following cell:
5. III only

Al(s)|Al3+(aq)||Fe3+ (aq), Fe2+(aq)|Pt(s) 6. I only

If Fe2+ ions and Al3+ ions are both at stan- Explanation:
dard concentration, but the [Fe3+ ] is greater none
than 1 M which is true?
011 3.0 points
1. Ecell < E0cell The Nernst equation is frequently used to
determine the concentration of a particular
2. Ecell > E0cell correct reactant or product in an electrochemical cell
that
3. Ecell = E0cell
1. is not in its standard state correct
Explanation:
none
2. favors the products
009 4.0 points
3. is too concentrated to use a pH meter
Which is the best reducing agent?
4. has Q = K
1. Cl− (aq)
5. favors the reactants
2. Al(s) correct
Explanation:
3. Al3+ (aq) none

4. Cl2 (g) 012 2.0 points

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An alkaline battery is a cell.
1. nonspontaneous; greater
1. tertiary
2. spontaneous; less
2. fuel
3. nonspontaneous; less
3. primary correct
4. spontaneous; greater correct
4. secondary
Explanation:
Explanation: none
none
015 4.0 points
013 4.0 points A PtO2 coated platinum wire is good for sens-
A chlorine generator (Cl− to Cl2 ) for a saline- ing pH. A cell is set up such that solid Pt is
based backyard pool operates at 7.8 amps on oxidized in acidic solution to produce solid
120 V. It is typically run for 8.5 hours to PtO2 while silver from solid AgCl is reduced
get the needed extra 1 ppm chlorine in the to Ag(s) in a 1 M solution of chloride ions.
water for sanitation. Calculate the volume of What is the pH of the acidic solution that the
chlorine gas that this corresponds to assuming Pt electrode is in, knowing that the cell has a
the gas is collected at 30◦ C and under 740 torr potential of -0.428 V?
of pressure.
1. 7.23
1. 35.1 L
2. 4.71
2. 16.9 L
3. 3.88
3. 24.4 L
4. 4.56 correct
4. 47.5 L
5. 3.48
5. 31.6 L correct
6. 2.67
6. 22.4 L
7. 5.24
7. 28.3 L
Explanation:
Explanation: Standard potential for Pt/PtO2 is +0.92
2Cl− + 2e− → Cl2 V (as reduction), as the anode, the standard
mol Cl2 = 7.8(8.5)(3600)/(2 · 96485) oxidation potential is −0.92 V.
mol Cl2 = 1.237 mol Cl gas Get the actual non-standard potential for
V = nRT /P = 1.237(62.36)(303.15)/740 the anode (Pt/PtO2 ):
V = 31.6 L of gas −0.428 = +.222 − EPt
−EPt = −.650 V (as anode rxn, Q = [H+ ]4 )
014 4.0 points Nernst: −.65 = −.92 − 0.05916/4 log[H+ ]4
Consider an electrochemical cell with a posi- 0.270/0.05916 = -log[H+] = pH
tive cell potential. Using only this informa- 4.56 = pH
tion we can infer that the forward reaction is
and the equilibrium constant is than 016 2.0 points
one. A smart phone battery is a cell.
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Calculate E0cell for the reaction:
1. primary
1. 0.94 V correct
2. fuel
2. 1.74 V
3. tertiary
3. 1.46 V
4. secondary correct
Explanation: 4. -1.74 V
none
5. 0.66 V
017 2.0 points
A car battery is a cell. 6. -0.66 V

1. secondary correct 7. -0.94 V

2. fuel Explanation:
none
3. tertiary
020 (part 2 of 2) 3.0 points
4. primary Which electrode is the cathode?
Explanation:
none 1. Sn(s)

018 4.0 points 2. Ag(s) correct

Balance the reaction and calculate ∆G◦ for
the following reaction at standard conditions: 3. Ag+ (aq)

4. Sn2+ (aq)
Ce4+ (aq) + Sn(s) → Sn2+ (aq) + Ce3+ (aq)

1. 1.69 × 105 J Explanation:

none
2. −3.38 × 105 J correct
021 4.0 points
3. -3.50 J Using only standard potentials, calculate the
Ksp value for silver carbonate.
4. −1.69 × 105 J
1. 1.8 × 10−13
5. 3.50 J
2. 8.5 × 10−12
6. 3.38 × 105 J
3. 8.1 × 10−12
Explanation:
none
4. 2.7 × 10−6
019 (part 1 of 2) 4.0 points
5. 1.2 × 10−16
Consider the following reaction:
Sn(s) + 2Ag+ (aq) → Sn2+ (aq) + 2Ag(s) 6. 7.5 × 10−12 correct
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7. 3.8 × 10−9
Explanation:
Ag2 CO3 (s) ⇀
↽ 2Ag+ + CO−23
E ◦ = +0.471 − (+0.80) = −0.329 V
Ksp = exp(nF E ◦/RT )
Ksp = exp(2(−.329)/.0256912)
Ksp = exp(−25.6118) = 7.53 × 10−12

022 4.0 points

Calculate the cell potential for the following
cell:

Li(s) | Li+ (0.025 M || Ni2+ (0.85 M) | Ni(s)

1. +3.369 V

2. +2.897 V correct

3. +2.619 V

4. +2.711 V

5. +2.989 V

6. +2.804 V
Explanation:
E ◦ = 3.040 − 0.236 = +2.804 V
Q = [Li+]2 /[Ni2+] = 0.0252/.85 = 7.353 ×
10−4
E = 2.804 − 0.05916/2 log(7.353 × 10−4 )
E = 2.804−0.02958(−3.134) = 2.804+0.0927
E = +2.897 V