BS CHEMISTRY CLUB

G11, Second Semester,

Electrochemistry Test Bank
Question
Question 11
Which of the following equations represents a reduction process forming a
stable ion?

→
A) Cr²+ Cr+3 + e-
→
B) Cr+6 + 3e- Cr3+
→
C) Mn2+ Mn+3 + e-
→
D) Ti+4 + e- Ti+3
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 2
2
The opposite figure illustrates a simple cell. Which of the following
describes the process which occurs in this cell?

A) Cu ions are formed in the electrolyte.

B) Electrons move in the electrolyte.
C) Zine electrode atoms are oxidized.
D) Zinc electrode mass increases.
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 33
In the following cells:

Which of the following represents the elements (P), (Q), and (R) ?
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 44
Which of the following statements is true for Daniell cell ?

A) Electrons transfer from copper electrode to zinc electrode.

B) Anions transfer from zinc electrode to copper electrode.
C) Cations move towards copper electrode which acts as a cathode.
D) Electrons transfer from zinc electrode which acts as a cathode.
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 55
All the following equations represent catnodic reactions, except

→
A) Fe+2 (aq) Fe+3 (aq) + e-
→
B) 2H+ (aq) +2e- H2 (g)
→
C) Ag+ (aq) Ag (s) - e-
→
D) Cu+2 (aq) + 2e- Cu (s)
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 66
Chlorine gas reacts with sodium bromide solution forming sodium
chloride solution and bromine. Which of the following represents
each of the oxidation and the reduction reactions?
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 77
Which of the following oxidation-reduction reactions is not
spontaneous in the standard conditions of temperature and
pressure?

→
A) Sn(s) + 2HCI (aq) SnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
→
B) Ba(s) + 2HCl (aq) BaCl2(aq) + H2(g)
→
C) Cu(s) + 2HCI (aq) CuCl2(aq) + H2(g)
→
D) Mg(s) + 2HCl( (aq) MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 88
The reaction of the metal (M) with an acid is an oxidation-reduction
reaction. What is the ionic equation which represents this reaction?

→
A) 3M(s) + 6H+ (aq) 3M2+(aq) + 3H2(g)
→
B) 2M(s) + 4H+(aq) M+2(aq) + 2H2(g)
→
C) 2M(s) + 2H+(aq) 2M+3(aq) + H2(g)
→
D) 2M(s) + 2H(aq) 2M+2(aq) + H2(g)
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 99
What is the oxidation number of phosphorous in the compound
Ca3(PO4)2?

A) +3
B) +2
C) +5
D) -5
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 10
10
What is the oxidation number of carbon in (C2O4)-2?

A) +4
B) +3
C) -3
D) -2
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 11
11
(P2O7) is a poly atomic ion, What is the oxidation number of this ion?
[if you know that the oxidation number of phosphorous in the ion is +5]

A) -4
B) +4
C) +5
D) +3
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 12
12
In the following reaction: 2FeCl2 + Cl2 → 2FeCl3, the circuited
chlorine atoms are

A) Oxidized
B) Reduced
C) not change
D) Oxidizing agent
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 13
13
Which of the following reactions represents a non-redox reaction

→
A) 2FeSO4 Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3
→
B) Na2CO3 + 2HCl 2NaCl + H2O + CO2
→
C) ZnSO4 + Mg MgSO4 + Zn
→
D) NH4NO3 N2 + H2O
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 15
15
Given the following notation for an electrochemical cell:
Pt (s) |H 2(g) |2 H^ + (aq) ||Ag^ + (aq) |Ag (s)
Which of the following represents the overall balanced (net) cell reaction?

→
A) H2(g) + 2Ag+(aq) 2 H+(aq) + 2Ag (s)
→
B) H2(g) + 2Ag (s) 2H+(aq) + 2Ag+(aq)
→
C) Ag(s) + H+(aq) Ag+(aq) + H (g)
→
D) 2H+(aq) + Ag(s) H2(g) + Ag+(aq)
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 16
16
Which of the following represents an oxidation reaction?

→
A) NaNO3 + KCI NaCl + KNO3
→
B) AgNO3 + KBr AgBr + KNO3
→
C) Cl2 + 2e 2Cl
→
D) K K+ + e-
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 17
17
Which of the following compounds has an oxidation number of + 3 for the
manganese?

A) MnO
B) MnO2
C) KMnO4
D) Mn2 (SO4)3
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 18
18
Which of the following must be true about salt bridge?

A) Prevent the flow of charged particles.

B) Must remain open.
C) Ions can move through the salt bridge.
D) It is not necessary.
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 19
19
Magnesium is a more reactive metal than copper. Which is the strongest
oxidizing agent?

A) Mg
B) Mg+2
C) Cu
D) Cu+2
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 20
20
Which of the following pairs will react spontaneously?
|. Sn(s) + Fe+2(aq)
||. Cd(s) + Pb+2(aq)
|||. Fe(s) + Pb+2(aq)

A) | only
B) || only
C) || and ||| only
D) ||| only
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 21
21
Which statements about oxidation states of chlorine ions are correct?
1) C/O3- is a chlorate(III) ion.
2) C/O- has chlorine in a +1 oxidation state.
3) C/O4- has chlorine in a +7 oxidation state.

A) 1, 2 and 3
B) only 1 and 2
C) only 2 and 3
D) Onlyl
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 22
22
In an operating electrochemical cell (galvanic cell), the negative ions
migrate towards:

A) the anode through the salt bridge

B) the anode through the wire
C) the cathode through the wire
D) the cathode through the salt bridge
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 23
23
What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO-4?

A) +4
B) +5
C) +6
D) +7
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 24
24
What is the oxidation number of Cr in (CrO7)-2?

A) +4
B) +5
C) +6
D) +7
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 25
25
Which is the balanced equation for the oxidation of elemental magnesium by
reaction with oxygen gas?

A) Mg + O2→ Mg+2 + 2O-2

B) Mg + O2→ Mg+2 + 2O-2 + 4e-
→
C) 2Mg + O2 + 4e- 2Mg+2 + 2O-2
D) 2Mg + O2→ 2Mg+2 + 2O-2
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 26
26
All redox reactions involve the transfer of:

A) protons
B) electrons
C) water
D) acisds
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 27
27
What occurs during the operation of a voltaic cell (Galvanic) based on the
following reaction?
→
Ni(s) + Pb+2(aq) Ni+2(aq) + Pb(s)

Ion movement in solution External circuit

A) Pb+2(aq) move away from Pb(s) electrons move from Ni to Pb
B) Pb+2(aq) move toward Pb(s) electrons move from Ni to Pb
C) Ni+2(aq) move away from Ni(s) electrons move from Pb to Ni
D) Ni+2(aq) move toward Ni(s) electrons move from Pb to Ni
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 28
28
Calcium is a more reactive metal than copper. Which is the strongest
oxidizing agent?

A) Ca
B) Ca+2
C) Cu
D) Cu+2
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 29
29
Consider the following spontaneous reactions.
→
Fe(s) + Cu+2(aq) Fe+2(aq) + Cu(s)
→
Cu(s) +2Ag+(aq) Cu+2(aq) 2 +Ag(s)
→
Zn(s) + Fe+2(aq) Zn+2(aq) + Fe(s)
Which is the correct combination of strongest oxidizing agent and
strongest reducing agent?
Strongest reducing agent Strongest oxidizing agent
A) Zn(s) Ag(s)
B) Zn(s) Ag+(aq)
C) Ag(s) Zn+2(aq)
D) Ag+(aq) Zn(s)
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 30
30
The following reactions are spontaneous as written.f
→
Fe(s) + Cd+2(aq) Fe+2(aq) + Cd(s)
→
Cd(s) + Sn+2(aq) Cd+2(aq) + Sn(s)
→
Sn(s) + Pb+2(aq) Sn+2(aq) + Pb(s)
Which of the following pairs will react spontaneously?
I. Sn(s) + Fe+2(aq)
||. Cd(s) + Pb+2(aq)
III. Fe(s) + Pb+2(aq)
A) | only
B) || only
C) || and ||| only
D) ||| only
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 31
31
In the standard cell notation for a voltaic cell, the double vertical line
represents:
A) a phase boundary
B) gas electrode
C) a wire (metal) connection
D) a salt bridge
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 32
32
Which of the following statements is (are) true for all voltaic (galvanic)
cells?
(|) Reduction occurs at the cathode.
(II) The anode gains mass during discharge (operation of the cell.)
(III) The voltage is less than or equal to zero

A) only III
B) only II
C) only I
D) II and III
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 33
33
Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Oxidation and reduction half-reactions occur at electrodes in

electrochemical cells.
B) All electrochemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons.
C) Reduction occurs at the cathode.
D) All voltaic (galvanic) cells involve the use of electricity to initiate
nonspontaneous chemical reactions.
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 34
34
The circuit shown below was set up, with brass as the anode. Which
electrode reactions will occur on closing the switch?
Anode reaction Cathode reaction
A) Copper dissolves preferentially. Copper is deposited
B) Copper dissolves preferentially. Hydrogen is evolved
C) Zinc dissolves preferentially. Hydrogen is evolved
D) Zinc and copper both dissolve. Copper is deposited
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 35
35
In this electrochemical cell, the reaction at the anode is

→
A) Cu Cu+2 + 2e-
→
B) Mg Mg+2 + 2e-
→
C) Cu+2 + 2e- Cu
→
D) Mg+2 + 2e- Mg
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 36
36
Which equations represent reactions that occur at room temperature?
I. 2Br-(aq) + Cl2(aq) 2Cl-(aq) + Br2(aq)
II. 2Br-(aq) + I2(aq) 2I-(aq) + Br2(aq)
III. 2I-(aq) + Cl2(aq) 2Cl-(aq) + I2(aq)

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 37
37
What happens when molten sodium chloride is electrolysed in an
electrolytic cell?

A) Chlorine is produced at the positive electrode.

B) Sodium ions lose electrons at the negative electrode.
C) Electrons flow through the liquid from the negative electrode to the
positive electrode.
D) Oxidation occurs at the negative electrode and reduction at the
positive electrode.
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 38
38
A voltaic cell is made from copper and zinc half-cells. The equation for
the reaction occurring in the cell is
→
Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s)
Which statement is correct when the cell produces electricity?
A) Electrons are lost from zinc atoms.
B) The mass of the copper electrode decreases.
C) Electrons flow from the copper half-cell to the zinc half-cell.
D) Negative ions flow through the salt bridge from the zinc half-cell to
the copper half-cell
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 39
39
What are the oxidation numbers of the elements in sulfuric acid,
H2SO4?

Hydrogen Sulfur Oxygen

A) +1 +6 -2
B) +1 +4 -2
C) +2 +1 +4
D) +2 +6 -8
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 40
40
What happens at the positive electrode in a voltaic cell and in an
electrolytic cell?

Voltaic cell Electrolytic cell

A) Oxidation Reduction
B) Reduction Oxidation
C) Oxidation Oxidation
D) Reduction Reduction
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 41
41
What species are produced at the positive and negative electrodes
during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride?

Positive electrode Negative electrode

A) Na+(l) Cl2(g)
B) Cl-(l) Na+(l)
C) Na(l) Cl2(g)
D) Cl2(g) Na(l)
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 42
42
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A) The value of & is equal to zero in a concentration cell, and the value of &
is equal to zero in any cell at equilibrium,
B) The value of & can be equal to zero in a concentration cell, and the value
of & must be equal to zero in a concentration cell.
C) The values of & and sare equal to zero in any cell at equilibrium.
D) & can never be equal to zero.
E) At least two of the above choice (A-D) are correct.
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 43
43
What happens to the Cr3+(aq) ion when it is converted to CrO42-(aq)?

A) Its oxidation number decreases and it undergoes reduction.

B) Its oxidation number decreases and it undergoes oxidation.
C) Its oxidation number increases and it undergoes reduction.
D) Its oxidation number increases and it undergoes oxidation.
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 44
44
Which processes occur during the electrolysis of molten sodium
chloride?
I. Sodium and chloride ions move through the electrolyte.
II. Electrons move through the external circuit.
III. Oxidation takes place at the positive electrode (anode).
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 45
45
In voltaic cells, such as those diagrammed in your text, the salt bridge....

A) is not necessary in order for the cell to work

B) acts as a mechanism to allow mechanical mixing of the solutions
C) allows charge balance to be maintained in the cell
D) is tightly plugged with firm agar gel through which ions cannot pass
E) drives free electrons from one half-cell to the other
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 46
46
During the electrolysis of aqueous KCl solution using inert electrodes, gaseous
hydrogen is evolved at one electrode and gaseous chlorine at the other electrode. The solution
around the electrode at which hydrogen gas is evolved becomes basic as the electrolysis
proceeds. Which of the following responses describe or are applicable to the cathode and the
reaction that occurs at the cathode?
(1) the positive electrode (2) the negative electrode
(3) 2 Cl- Cl2 + 2 e- (4) Cl2 + 2 e- 2 Cl-
(5) 2 H2O O2 + 4 H+ + 4 e- (6) 2 H2O + 2 e- H2 + 2 OH-
(7) electrons flow from the electrode to the external circuit (8) electrons flow into the electrode
from the external circuit
(9) oxidation (10) reduction
A) 2, 6, 8, 9
B) 1, 5, 7, 9
C) 2, 5, 7, 9
D) 1, 6, 8, 10
E) 2, 6, 8, 10
Answer:
Answer: E
E
Question
Question 47
47
For a voltaic (or galvanic) cell using Ag,Ag+ (1.0 M) and Zn,Zn2+ (1.0 M)
half-cells, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) The zinc electrode is the anode.

B) Electrons will flow through the external circuit from the zinc electrode
to the silver electrode.
C) Reduction occurs at the zinc electrode as the cell operates.
D) The mass of the zinc electrode will decrease as the cell operates.
E) The concentration of Ag+ will decrease as the cell operates.
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 48
48
Electroplating is an example of

A) Galvanic Cell
B) Primary Battery
C) A fuel cell
D) Electrolytic cell
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 49
49
In an electrolytic cell, the electrode that acts as a source of electrons to
the solution is called the ...... the chemical change that occurs at this
electrode is called .....

A) anode, oxidation
B) anode, reduction
C) cathode, reduction
D) cathode, oxidation
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 50
50
During the electrolysis of molten sodium iodide, sodium ions move:

A) to the anode, which is positively charged

B) to the anode, which is negatively charged
C) to the cathode, which is positively charged
D) to the cathode, which is negatively charged
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 51
51
→
When the equation Cl2 Cl- + ClO3- (basic solution) is balanced using
the smalles whole-number coefficients, the coefficient of OH is:

A) 1
B) 12
C) 3
D) 4
E) 6
Answer:
Answer: E
E
Question
Question 52
52
When the equation for the following reaction in basic solution is
balanced, what is the sum of the coefficients?
→
MnO2 + HO₂- MnO4-

A) 11
B) 31
C) 14
D) 9
E) 18
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 53
53
When the following reaction is balanced in acidic solution, what is the
coefficient of I2?
→
IO3- + I- I2

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) none of these
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 54
54
Which of the following is true for the cell shown here?
Zn(s) | Zn+2(aq) || Cr+3(aq) | Cr(s)

A) The electrons flow from the cathode to the anode.

B) The electrons flow from the zinc to the chromium.
C) The electrons flow from the chromium to the zinc.
D) The chromium is oxidized.
E) The zinc is reduced.
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 55
55
Balance the following redox equation in basic solution. What is the
coefficient of the hydroxide ion?
→
MnO4-(aq) + HCOOH(aq) Mn+2(aq) + CO2(g)

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
E) 16
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 56
56
Balance the following redox equation in basic solution. What is the
coefficient of the hydroxide ion?
→
NO2-(aq) + Al(s) NH3(g) + AlO-2(aq)

A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
E) 7
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 57
57
Balance the following redox equation in acidic solution. What is the
coefficient of the H ion?
→
MnO4-(aq) + H₂O2(aq) Mn+2(aq) + O2(g)

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
E) 16
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 58
58
Balance the following redox equation in acidic solution. What is the
coefficient of the water?
→
(MnO4)-(aq) + H₂O2:(aq) Mn+2(aq) + O2(g)

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
E) 16
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 59
59
Balance the following redox equation in acidic solution. What is the
coefficient of the water?
→
CH3OH(aq) + (Cr2O2)-2 (aq) CH₂O(aq) + Cr+3(aq)

A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
E) 7
Answer:
Answer: E
E
Question
Question 60
60
Balance the following redox equation in acidic solution. What is the
coefficient of the H ion?
→
CH3OH(aq) + (Cr2O2)-2(aq) CH2O(aq) + Cr+3(aq)

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 8
Answer:
Answer: E
E
Question
Question 61
61
Which of the following cell reactions would require the use of an inert
electrode?

→
A) Co(s) + 2Ag+(aq) Co+2(aq) + 2Ag(s)
→
B) 3Sr(s) + 2Au+3(aq) 3Sr+2 + 2Au(s)
→
C) 3Rb+(aq) + Al(s) 3Rb(s) + Al+3(aq)
→
D) Ba(s) + 2MnO2(s) + 2NH4(aq) Ba+2(aq) + Mn2O3(s) + 2NH3(aq) + H2O(l)
→
E) Sr(s) + 2Ag+(aq) 2Ag(s) + Sr+2(aq)
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 62
62
What is the cell reaction for the voltaic cell
Cr(s) | Cr+3(aq) || Cl2(aq) | Cl2(g) | Pt?

⇌
A) Cr(s) + 2Cl-(aq) Cl2(g) + Cr+3(aq)
⇌
B) 2Cr+3(aq) + 6Cl-(aq) 2Cr(s) + 3Cl2(g)
⇌
C) Cr(s) + 3Cl2(g) 2Cr+3(s) + 2Cl-(aq)
⇌
D) 2Cr(s) + 3Cl2(g) 2Cr+3(aq) + 6Cl-(aq)
E) none of these
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 63
63
In the balanced cell reaction, what is the stoichiometric coefficient
for H+?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 30
D) 22
E) 2
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 64
64
A new substance was discovered and many experiments were
performed on it. What is the observation which indicates that this
substance is a compound not an element?

A) It dissolves in water forming a colourless solution.

B) The electrolysis of its melt yields two products.
C) It burns in air forming white powder.
D) When it is exposed to air, it is broken up into solid fragments.
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 65
65
The electrolytic solution is electrically neutral, because ......

A) the number of cations equals the number of anions.

B) the sum of positive charges on cations equals the sum of negative
charges on anions.
C) the positive charge on each cation equals the negative charge on
each anion.
D) the solvent has the ability to separate the cations from the anions.
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 66
66
Which of the following statements is true for an electrolytic cell?

A) The electrons move in the electrolyte from the cathode to the anode.
B) The electrons move in the outer circuit towards the cathode.
C) Negative ions move in the outer circuit towards the anode.
D) Positive ions move in the electrolyte towards the anode.
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 67
67
Upon the electrolysis of a solution containing the ions of element (X). the
atoms of this element (X) deposit on the cathode. Which of the following
is correct for element (X)?

A) Its ions lose electrons at the cathode.

B) It definitely lies before H in the electromotive series.
C) Its ions gain electrons at the cathode.
D) Its ions are negatively charged.
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 68
68
What is the graphical figure which represents the change in the mass
of the cathode on passing an electric current with constant intensity
in an aqueous solution of zinc sulphate using zinc electrodes ?
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 69
69
The used electrolyte in all the three cells forming the electrical circuit
shown in the following figure is copper (II) sulphate solution:

In which cell(s) would the colour of the electrolyte change over time ?
A) Cell (F).
B) The two cells (E) and (G)
C) The two cells (F) and (G).
D)The three cells (E). (F) and (G).
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 70
70
During the electrolysis of a dilute solution or suipnuric acid using
grapnite electrodes, it becomes concentrated.
What are the expected ionic reactions occurring at the two electrodes ?
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 71
71
In an electrolysis experiment, bubbles of a colorless and odorless gas
are formed at the copper electrode.
What is the figure which demonstrates this experiment ?
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 72
72
The following equations represent reactions during electrolysis:
(1) 4OH-(aq) ➞ 2H2O(l) +O2(g) + 4e-
(2) 2CI-(aq) ➞ Cl2(g) +2e-
(3) Cu+2(aq) + 2e- ➞ Cu(s)
(4) 2H+(aq) + 2e- ➞ H2(g)
Which of the following are the two reactions occuring at the anode?
A) (1) and (2).
B) (1) and (4).
C) (2) and (4).
D) (3) and (4).
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 73
73
The opposite figure illustrates two electrolytic cells with graphite
electrodes, and connected in series,
silver nitrate hydrolyzes (in water obviously) as follows:
⇌
H2O(l) H+(aq) + OH-(aq)
AgNO3(s) ➞ Ag+(aq) + NO3-(aq)
Sodium chloride hydrolyzes as follows:
⇌
H₂O(l) H+(aq) + OH(aq)
NaCl(s) ➞ Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
In the term of the previous equations, what is the electrode at
which hydrogen gas evolves?
A) (A) B) (B)
C) (C) D) (D)
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 74
74
The opposite figure represents a battery generating an electric current
that produces bubbles in the two test tubes (X) and (Y). Which of the
following laboratory tests does detect a
chemical change?
A) The condensation of a liquid on a cold glass rod
whena gas evolves from the tube (X).
B) A gas detector device indicates that water in the
beaker contains nitrogen and oxygen.
C) Glowing a lit wooden splint at the mouth of the tube (Y) more obviously
when some gas is allowed out of the test tube.
D) Elevation of the temperature of the wire
connected to the battery.
Answer:
Answer: C
C
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Question 75
75
Faraday’s laws of electrolysis describe the relationship between:

A) Temperature and electrical conductivity

B) Electrode potential and ionic concentration
C) Electric charge and electrode potential
D) Amount of substance produced or consumed during electrolysis and
the amount of electric charge passed through the electrolyte
Answer:
Answer: D
D
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Question 76
76
What is the quantity of electricity which is consumed when a current
whose strength equals 100 mA passes in AgNO3 solution for half an hour
in an electrolysis experiment ?

A) 80 C
B) 180 C
C) 360 C
D) 3600 C
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 77
77
Which of the following graphical figures represents the relation between
the mass of the deposited (or evolved) substance (M) at the cathode and
the quantity of electricity (Q) in an electrolyte ?
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 78
78
Faraday’s second law is represented by the mathematical relation ...
Answer
Answer
Assuming that it is referred to:
The liberated mass of the element by the letter m
Gram equivalent mass of the element by the letter E

The correct choice is: a

Question
Question 79
79
The following figure illustrates the electrolysis of different dilute
electrolytes using graphite electrodes:

What is the electrolyte which by electrolysis yields the largest mass

deposited on the cathode? {Pb=207, Cu=63.5. K=39, Ag=108}
A) (A) B) (B)
C) (C) D) (D)
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 80
80
The quantity of electricity used to deposit 3.9 g of zinc [Zn = 65] can
deposit 2.36 g of cobalt [Co=59] in the solution of one of its salts.
What is the charge of cobalt ion in this salt solution?

A) +1
B) +2
C) +3
D) +4
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 81
81
The quantity of electricity used to deposit 240 g of silver [Ag = 108]
can deposit 28.3 g of the metal (M) {M = 50.94}
What is the metal (M)?

A) Scandium.
B) Vanadium.
C) Iron.
D Zinc
Question
Question 82
82
Upon the electrolysis of a solution of metal (M) salt, 21 g of this metal have
deposited by using 2 mol of electrons at the cathode.
What is the symbol of the ion of metal (M) in this salt solution? {M=42}

A) M+
B) M-
C) M+2
B) M+4
Question
Question 83
83
What is the time required to separate half the amount of silver which is
found in 200 mL of 0.1 M silver nitrate solution, using an electric current of
intensity 0.1 A? {Ag=108}

A) 40 min
B) 80.8 min
C) 120 min
D) 160.8 min
Question
Question 84
84
What is the time required for the electrolysis of 36 g of acidified water using
an electric current with intensity equals 3 A? {H=1 , O=16}

A) 35.74 h
B) 18.1 h
C) 9 h
D) 4.5 h
Question
Question 85
85
0.5 F quantity of electricity is passed in 1 L of 5 M copper (II) chloride
solution. What is the concentration of Cu+2 ions which remains in this
electrolytic cell?

A) 0.25 M
B) 0.5 M
C) 4.5 M
D) 4.75 M
Question
Question 86
86
If oxidation of H₂O occurs at the anode, how many moles of oxygen gas will
evolve for every 151 grams of Cr(s) deposited?

A) 4.36
B) 0.726
C) 17.4
D) 11.6
E) 3.87
Question
Question 87
87
Electrolysis of a molten salt with the formula MCI, using a current of 3.86
amp for 16.2 min, deposits 1.52 g of metal. Identify the metal.
(1 faraday 96,485 coulombs)

A) Li
B) Na
C) K
D) Rb
E) Ca
Question
Question 88
88
An unknown metal (M) is electrolyzed. It took 74.1 s for a current of 2.00
amp to plate 0.107 g of the metal from a solution containing M(NO3)3.
Identify the metal.

A) La
B) Bi
C) Ga
D) Cu
E) Rh
Question
Question 89
89
Gold is produced electrochemically from an aqueous solution of
Au(CN)2- containing an excess of CN- Gold metal and oxygen gas are
produced at the electrodes. How many mol of O₂ will be produced
during the production of 1.00 mole of gold?
A) 0.25
B) 0.50
C) 1.00
D) 3.56
E) 4.00
Question
Question 90
90
What mass of chromium could be deposited by electrolysis of an
aqueous solution of Cr2(SO4)3 for 145 minutes using a constant current
of 11.0 amperes?

A) 0.187 g
B) 154.7 g
C) 0.287 g
D) 25.8 g
E) 17.2 g
Question
Question 91
91
What is the name of the process where a metal surface is coated
with a thin layer of oxide to improve its resistance to corrosion?

A) Galvanization
B) Anodization
C) Cathodic protection
D) Electrolytic protection
Answer:
Answer: B
B
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Question 92
92
The following statements about metal corrosion are true, except

A) oxidation of most of the metals is spontaneous.

B) most of the metals are covered with thin layers of their oxides
protecting the internal atoms from oxidation.
C) cars rust in coastal areas at faster rates than in the desert
hinterland.
D) iron found in the meteorites in the outer space is oxidized easily
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 93
93
The corroded metal

A) gains electrons.
B) undergoes reduction.
C) its oxidation number decreases.
D) acts as a reducing agent.
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 94
94
Which of the following processes occurs during iron rusting?

A) Fe+(aq) - e- ➞ Fe+2(aq)
B) Fe+3(aq) + e- ➞ Fe+2(aq)
C) Fe+3(aq) + 3e- ➞ Fe(s)
D) Fe+2(aq) - e- ➞ Fe+3(aq)
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 95
95
Which of the following figures demonstrates the case in which the
iron nail rusts faster
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 96
96
What are the metals which are used in coating iron to protect it?

A) Chromium or zinc only.

B) Chromium or tin only.
C) Zine or tin only.
D) Chromium, zinc or tin.
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 97
97
All the following about the methods of protecting iron from rusting is
correct except
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 98
98
The following diagram illustrates the experiments (1) and (2):

What happens to iron plate 5 minutes after the reaction starts?

A) Iron mass decreases in exp. (1) only.
B) Iron mass increases in exp. (2) only.
C) Iron mass decreases in each of exp. (1) and exp. (2).
D) Iron mass increases in each of exp. (1) and exp. (2).
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 99
99
According to the opposite figure:
Which of the following is correct?

A) If metal (X) is zinc, then iron acts as an anode.

B) If metal (X) is copper, then it will act as a cathodic cover.
C) It is probable that this reaction occurs: O2 + 2H2O + 4e- ➞ 4OH-
D) It is probable that this reaction occurs: 4OH- ➞ O2 + 2H2O + 4e-
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 100
100
The metal which has the highest ability to lose electrons during a
chemical reaction among the following metals is ....

A) Cu, its reduction potential is (+0.34 V).

B) Pb, its reduction potential is (-0.126 V).
C) Co, its reduction potential is (-0.28 V).
D) Rb, its reduction potential is (-2.925 V).
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 101
101
In terms of the reduction potential of the following half cells:
2H+(aq) + 2e- ➞ H2(g) E° = 0
K+(aq) + e-➞ K(s) E° = -2.93 V
F2(g) + 2e- ➞ 2F-(aq) E° = +2.87 V
Al+3(aq) + 3e- ➞ Al(s) E° = -1.66 V

What is the strongest reducing agent among the following

A) H+ B) K
C) F- D) Al+3
Answer:
Answer: B
B
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Question 102
102
According to the table which shows the reduction potentials of some
ions, and to the following equation:
Mn+3 + e- ➞ Mn+2 E° = -1.029 V
Which of the following can reduce Mn+3 to Mn+2?

A) Mg only
B) Zn only
C) Pb and Fe only
D) Zn, Fe, and Pb
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 103
103
Which of the following metals can exist in nature in the elemental
state?

A) Na, its reduction potential is (-2.7 V).

B) Al, its reduction potential is (-1.67 V).
C) Zn, its reduction potential is (-0.76 V).
D) Cu, its reduction potential is (+0.34 V).
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 104
104
In terms of these reduction potentials:
2Ag+ + 2e- ➞ 2Ag^0 E° = +0.8 V
Cu2+ + 2e- ➞ Cu^0 E° = +0.34 V
By connecting the two half cells of this galvanic cell by a salt bridge,.....

A) copper electrode will act as a cathode and emf of this cell will be +0.46 V
B) silver electrode will act as an anode and emf of this cell will be -0.34 V
C) copper electrode will act as an anode and emf of this cell will be +0.46 V
D) silver electrode will act as a cathode and emf of this cell will be +0.34 V
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 105
105
In terms of the following cells reduction potentials:
2Ag+ + 2e- ➞ 2Ag^0 E+0.8 V
Ni+2 + 2e- ➞ Ni^0 E= -0.25 V
Which of the following statements is correct when these two half cells are
used in composing a galvanic cell?
A) Ag+ is an oxidizing agent, while Ni+2 is a reducing agent.
B) Ni+2 can be reduced by silver metal.
C) Ag+ is a stronger oxidizing agent than Ni
D) Ag+ is a stronger reducing agent than Ni
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 106
106
According to the opposite table, the reaction:
X + Y+2 ➞ X+2 + Y
is spontaneous when ....

A) X = NI and Y = Fe
B) X = Ni and Y = Zn
C) X = Fe and Y = Zn
D) X = Zn and Y = Ni
Answer:
Answer: D
D
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Question 107
107
In terms of the following standard reduction potentials:

Each of the following reactions occurs spontaneously, except

A) iron electrode in aluminum sulphate solution.
B) zinc electrode in lead nitrate solution.
C) magnesium electrode in zinc sulphate solution.
D) copper electrode in silver nitrate solution.
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 108
108
The following equations represent the reduction potentials of A+2 and
B+2 ions:
A+2 + 2e- ➞ A E = -0.762 V
B+2 + 2e- ➞ B E = -2.37 V
What happens when metal (A) powder is added to BCI, solution?
A) ACI2 is formed.
B) Metal (A) dissolves in the solution.
C) No reaction happens.
D) Metal (B) precipitates.
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 109
109
According to the equations:
Al+3(aq) + 3e- ➞ Al^0 E = -1.67 V
ZN+2(aq) + 2e- ➞ Zn^0 E = -0.76 V
the emf value of the equation : 2Al^0(s) + 3Zn+2(aq) 2Al+3(aq) + 3Zn^0(s) is...
A) +2.43 V
B) + 0.91 V
C) - 2.43 V
D) - 0.91 V
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 110
110
The following equation represents a galvanic cell reaction:
→
3Ag+(aq) + Cr(s) Cr+3(aq) + 3Ag(s)
Knowing the following reduction potentials:
→
3Ag+(aq) + 3e- 3Ag(s) E° = +0.8 V
→
Cr+3(aq) + 3e- Cr(s) E°=-0.74 V
What is emf of this cell?
A) 0.06 V B) 0.39 V
C)1.25 V D) 1.54 V
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 111
111
Answer:
Answer: B
B
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Question 112
112
By knowing the following reduction potentials:
→
Fe+2 + +2e- Fe^0 E-0.44 V
→
Fe+3 + e- Fe+2 E+0.77 V
What happens when Fe(s), Fe+2(aq) and Fe+3(aq) are preserved together in
one container?
A) [Fe+3] increases.
B) [Fe+3] decreases.
C) Neither [Fe+2] nor [Fe+3] changes.
D) [Fe+2] decreases.
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 113
113
From the following oxidation potentials:
Zn^/Zn+2 E° = +0.76 V
Al^0/Al+3 E° = +1.66 V
Ni^0/Ni+2 E°= +0.25 V
Mg^0/Mg+2 E° = +2.37 V
It is obvious that ZnSO4, solution can be preserved in containers made of
A) Ni only. B) Al only.
C) Mg only. D) Ni or Al
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 114
114
Which of the following happens in mercury cell during its
operation?

A) Each zine atom loses 2 electrons.

B) Each zinc ion gains 1 electron.
C) Each mercury atom loses 2 electrons.
D) Each mercury ion gains 1 electron.
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 115
115
The substance of the reaction of the anode half cell is the same in
both.....

A) Daniell cell and mercury cell.

B) lithium ion battery and fuel cell.
C) mercury cell and lead accumulator.
D) fuel cell and mercury cell.
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 116
116
All the following represent the fuel cell, except

A) the temperature of the electrolyte reaches 200°C

B) the electrolyte is found in the internal chamber.
C) the electrolyte touches the two porous carbon electrodes.
D) H₂ and O₂ gases are supplied under a low pressure
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 117
117
Answer:
Answer: C
C
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Question 118
118
The fuel cell is more efficient than the rest of the traditional
methods of generatir electricity, as

A) the fuel used in it is gaseous.

B) it converts the chemical energy stored in its fuel into electricity
directly.
C) it is less polluting.
D) the electrolyte used in it is a basic aqueous solution.
Answer:
Answer: B
B
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Question 119
119
What happens during discharging of lead-acid battery?

A) The amount of the consumed Pb+4 ions is inversely proportional

to the period of operation.
B) The amount of the formed Pb+2 ions is directly proportional to the
period of operation.
C) Anode acts as the positive electrode.
D) Number of H₂SO₄ moles formed in the electrolyte increases
Answer:
Answer: B
B
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Question 120
120
The electromotive force of the lead-acid battery .....

A) increases by increasing the percentage of H₂SO₄ concentration.

B) decreases by increasing the percentage of H₂SO₄ concentration.
C) does not change with increasing the percentage of H₂SO₄
concentration.
D) does not change with changing H₂SO₄ density.
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 121
121
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 122
122
During charging lithium ion battery, .....

A) Li+ ions transfer from the positive electrode to the negative

electrode.
B) Li+ ions transfer from the cathode to the anode.
C) number of Li+ ions at the two electrodes is the same.
D) number of Li+ ions at the cathode is lower than that at the anode
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 123
123
A redox reaction that is easily reversed, can produce electric
energy, and can be recharged is a(n) .....

A) primary battery
B) secondary battery
C) fuel cell
D) electrolytic cell
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 124
124
What is the numerical value for the standard cell potential for the
following reaction?
→
2Cr+3(aq) + 3Cu(s) 2Cr(s) + 3Cu+2(aq)
→
Cu+2 + 2e- Cu E= 0.34 V
→
Cr+3 + 3e- Cr E = -0.74 V
A) -1.08 V
B) -0.40 V
C) 1.08 V
D) 0.04 V
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 125
125
Under Standard conditions, Calculate the standard cell potential
E°cell for the following cell?
Cd | Cu+2 || Cd+2 | Cu?
→
Cu+2 + 2e- Cu E° = 0.34 V
→
Cd+2 + 2e- Cd E°= -0.40 V
A) -0.74 V
B) +0.74 V
C) +0.06 V
D) -0.06 V
Answer:
Answer: A
A
Question
Question 126
126
Calculate the standard cell potential E°cell for the following reaction?
→
2Cr+3(aq) + 3Cu(s) 2Cr(s) + 3Cu+2(aq)
→
Cu+2 + 2e- Cu E° = +0.34 V
→
Cr+3 + 3e- Cr E° = -0.73 V
A) -1.07 V
B) 0.40 V
C) +0.40 V
D) +1.07 V
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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Question 127
127
Which one of the following batteries has a cell voltage of 12 V?

A) Lead-acid battery
B) Dry cell battery
C) Fuel cell
D) Lithium ion battery
Answer:
Answer: D
D
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Question 128
128
The main difference between the primary and secondary cell is that

A) primary cell can be recharged and a secondary cell cannot

B) secondary cell can be recharged and a primary cell cannot
C) primary cell has an unlimited shelf life and a secondary cell doesn't
D) primary cell produces DC voltage, while secondary cell produces
AC voltage
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 129
129
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 130
130
From the last question

What is the standard cell potential of the electrochemical cell shown

A) +0.52 V
B) -0.52 V
C) -1.08 V
D) +1.08 V
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 131
131
If a copper sample containing some zinc impurities needed to be
purified by electrolysis, the anode and the cathode must be which of
the following?

Anode Cathode Cathode

A) Pure copper Pure zinc
B) Pure zinc Pure copper
C) Impure copper sample Pure copper
D) Pure copper Impure copper sample
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 132
132
Consider the standard voltaic (or galvanic) cell: Fe, Fe2+ versus
Au,Au3+. Which answer identifies the cathode and gives the E° for the
cell?

A) Fe, -0.44 V
B) Au, 1.94 V
C) Fe, 1.06 V
D) Au, 1.06 V
E) Fe, 1.94 V
Answer:
Answer: B
B
Question
Question 133
133
What is the reduction potential for the half-reaction at 25o C:
Al3+ + 3e- Al, if [Al3+] = 0.10 M and Eo = -1.66 V ?

A) -1.84 V
B) -1.60 V
C) -1.68 V
D) -1.66 V
E) -1.72 V
Answer:
Answer: C
C
Question
Question 134
134
Which type of electrochemical cell is commonly used to power
electronic devices and can be recharged?

A) Galvanic cell
B) Electrolytic cell
C) Fuel cell
D) Rechargeable cell
Answer:
Answer: D
D
Question
Question 135
135
Which of the following assertions about the main cell is correct?

A) An example of a primary cell is a mercury cell

B) An example of a primary cell is a nickel-cadmium storage cell
C) The electrode reactions can be reversed
D) It can be recharged
Answer:
Answer: A
A
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