CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY CLASSES

WZ-1455, RANI BAGH DELHI-34

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ASSIGNMENT CLASS-XII
ELECTOCHEMISTRY
PREPARED BY: VIMAL SHARMA
Q.1 What will happen to the value of emf of the cell Zn Zn2+ (0.1M) Cu2+(0.1M) Cu ,
If the concentration of the electrolyte in the anode compartment is increased ?
Q.2 The standard electrode potential (E0) Daniel cell is +1.1 V. Calculate the G0 for the
reaction Zn (s) + Cu2+ (aq) Zn2+ (aq) + Cu (s) 1F=96500C/mol
Q.3 Two half reactions of an electrochemical cell are given below
MnO-4 (aq) + 8H+ (aq) + 5e- Mn2+ (aq) + 4H2O (l)
E0 = +1.51V
Sn2+ (aq) Sn4+ (aq) + 2eE0 = +0.15V
Construct the redox equation from the standard potential of the cell and predict it the reaction
is reactant favoured or product favoured ?
Q.4 Calculate the emf of the cell at 250C
Cr | Cr3+ (0.1M) Fe2+(0.01 M) | Fe [Given E0 Cr3+/ Cr = -0.74 V , E0 Fe2+/ Fe = -0.44 V]
Q.5 Formulate the galvanic cell in which the foliowing reaction takes place
Zn(s) + 2Ag+ (aq) Zn2+ (aq) + 2Ag (s)
(i)
Which one of its electrodes are negatively charged?
(ii) The reaction taking place at each of its electrode
(iii) The carriers of current within this cell
Q.6 Calculate the potential of a zinc-zinc ion electrode in which ion activity is 0.001 M
(E0 Zn2+/ Zn = -0.76 , R=8.314 J/K/mol , F=96500C/ mol)
Q.7 Calculate the emf of the cell at 298 K
Fe(s)| Fe2+(0.001M) || H+(1 M) |H2 (g) (1 bar) , Pt (s) [Given Ecell0 = +0.44 V]
Q.8 Calculate the emf of the cell at 250C
Ag (s) |Ag+(10-1 M)||Cu2+(10-1M) |Cu(s)
[Given E0CELL = +0.46 V and log10n = n]
Q.9 A strip of nickel metal is placed in a 1 molar solution of Ni(NO3)2 and a strip of silver
metal is placed in a one molar solution of AgNO3. An electrochemical cell is created when
the two solutions are connected by a salt bridge and the two strips are connected by wires to
a voltameter (i) write the balanced equations for the overall reaction occurring in the cell
and calculate the cell potential. (ii) calculate the cell potential , E, at 250 C for the cell if the
initial concentration of Ni(NO3)2 is 0.100 molar .
[E0Ni2+/ Ni = -0.25 V ; E0Ag+/ Ag = 0.80 V ; log10-1 =-1]
Q.10 In the button cell widely used in watches , the following reaction takes place
Zn(s) + Ag2O (s) + H2O(l) Zn2+(aq) + 2 Ag (s) + 2OH-(aq)
Determine E0 and G0 for the reaction [Given E0 Ag+/Ag = +0.80 V , E0 Zn2+/ Zn = -0.76 V]
Q.11 A voltaic cell is set up at 250C with the following half cells.
Al|Al3+(0.001M) and Ni|Ni2+(0.50 M) write an equation for the reaction that occurs when the
cell generates an electric current and determine the cell potential .
[E0Ni2+/ Ni = -0.25 V ; E0Al3+/ Al = -1.66 V ; log 8 x10-6 =-5.0969]
Q.12 Detrmine the values of equilibrium constant KC and G0 for the following reaction
Ni (s) + 2Ag (aq) Ni2+ (aq) + 2Ag(s) Given E0 = 1.05 V
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Q.13 For the cell : Zn(s)|Zn2+(2M)||Cu2+(0.5M)|Cu (s)
(i) Write equation for each half reaction
(ii) Calculate the cell potential at 250C [given E0 Zn2+/ Zn = -0.76 V , E0 Cu2+/ Cu = +0.34 V]
Q.14 Calculate the equilibrium constant K for the reaction at 298 K
Zn (s) + Cu2+(aq)
Zn2+(aq) + Cu (s) G0 =-212.300 KJ/mol
[given E0 Zn2+/ Zn = -0.76 V , E0 Cu2+/ Cu = +0.34 V]
Q.15 Write the Nernst equation and compute the emf of the following cell at 298 k
Sn(s)|Sn2+(0.05M)||H+(0.02M)|H2, 1 atm| Pt [E0 Sn2+/ Sn = -0.144 V]
Q.16 A Copper Silver cell is set up . The copper ion concentration is 0.10 M . The
concentration of silver ion is not known . The cell potential when measured was 0.422 V.
Determine the concentrations of silver ions in the cell
[given E0 Ag+/ Ag = +0.80 V , E0 Cu2+/ Cu = +0.34 V]
Q.17 One half cell in a voltaic cell is constructed from a silver wire dipped in silver nitrate
solution of unknown concentration. The other half cell consists of a zinc electrode in a
0.10M solution of Zn(NO3)2 . A voltage of 1.48V is measured for this cell. Use this
information to calculate the concentration of silver nitrate solution
[given E0 Zn2+/ Zn = -0.763V , E0 Ag+/ Ag = +0.80 V ]
Q.18 Calculate the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place
Ni(s) + 2Ag+(0.002M) Ni2+(0.160 M) + 2Ag(s) [Given Ecell0 = +1.05 V]
Q.19 A voltaic cell is set up at 250C with the following half cell reactions
Ag+(0.001M)|Ag and Cu2+ (0.10M) |Cu
What would be the voltage of this cell ? [Given Ecell0 = +0.46 V]
Q.20 Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction
Fe (s) + Cd2+(aq)
Fe2+(aq) + Cd(s) [given E0 Fe2+/Fe = -0.44V , E0 Cd2+/ Cd = -0.40 V ]
Q.21 Calculate the standard cell potential of galvanic cell in which the following reaction
takes place 2Cr (s) + 3Cd2+(aq) 2Cr3+(aq) + 3Cd(s)
Calculate G0 and equilibrium constant , K of the above reaction at 250C
[given E0 Cr3+/Cr = -0.74V , E0 Cd2+/ Cd = -0.40 V ]
Q.22 Calculate the emf of the cell Mg(s)|Mg2+(0.1M)||Cu2+(1 x 10-3 M)| Cu
[given E0 Mg2+/ Mg = -2.37 V , E0 Cu2+/ Cu = +0.34 V]
Q.23 Cu2+ + 2e- Cu , E0 = +0.34 V ;
Ag+ + e- Ag , E0 Ag+/ Ag = +0.80 V
(i) Construct the galvanic cell using above data
(ii) For what concentration of Ag+ ions will the emf of the cell be zero at 250 C if the
concentration of Cu2+ is 0.1M ?(log 3.919 = 0.593)
Q.24 A voltaic cell is set up at 250C with the half cells
Ag+(0.001M)|Ag and Cu2+(0.10M)|Cu
What should be its cell potential ?
(E0=0.46 V , Log105 = 5)
Q.25 (i) Write the formulation of galvanic cell in which the reaction ,
Cu(s) + 2Ag+(aq) Cu2+(aq) + 2 Ag(s) takes place .
Identify the cathode and anode in reactions in it
(ii) Write the Nernst equation and calculate the emf of the following cell
Sn(s)|Sn2+(0.04M) |H+(0.02M)|H2(g) 1bar , Pt (s) [given E0 Sn2+/Sn = -0.14V]
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Q.26 Calculate the cell emf and G0 for the cell reaction at 250C
Zn(s)|Zn2+(0.1M) ||Cd2+(0.01M)|Cd(s)
[given E0 Zn2+/ Zn = -0.763V , E0 Cd2+/ Cd = -0.403 V ]
Q.27 Calculate the standard electrode potential of Ni2+||Ni electrode if emf of the cell
Ni(s)|Ni2+(0.01)||Cu2+(0.1M)|Cu(s) is 0.059V. [E0 Cu2+/ Cu = +0.34 V]
Q.28 What is meant by limiting molar conductivity?
Q.29 Express the relation amongst cell constant , resistance of the solution in the cell and
conductivity of the solution.How is molar conductivity of the solution is related to its
conductivity ?
Q.30 The molar conductivity of a 1.5M solution of an electrolyte is found to be 138.9
Scm2/mol. Calculate the conductivity of this solution?
Q.31 Define molar conductivity of a substance and describe how for weak and strong
electrolytes , molar conductivity changes with concentration of solute. How is such change
explained ?
Q.32 Illustrate with the help of a diagram how the molar conductivities of
(i) a strong electrolyte and (ii) a weak electrolyte vary with dilution of solutions. Give a
reason for these variations ?
Q.33 The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05M NaOH solution of diameter 1cm and
length 50cm is 5.55 x 103 . Calculate its resistivity, conductivity and molar conductivity ?
Q.34 Calculate the degree of dissociation of acetic acid at 298 k, given that
2
0
2
m(CH3COOH) = 11.7 Scm /mol, m(CH3COO ) = 40.9 Scm /mol ,
0
+
2
m(H ) = 349.1 Scm /mol
Q.35 Calculate 0m for acetic acid , given that 0m (HCl)=426 S cm2/mol ,
0
2
0
2
m(NaCl)=126 Scm /mol , m(CH3COONa) = 91 Scm /mol
Q.36 The resistance of a conductivity cell when filled with 0.05M solution of an electrolyte x
is 100 ohms at 400C . The same conductivity cell filled with 0.01M solution of electrolyte y
has a resistance of 50 ohms . The conductivity of 0.05 M solution of electrolyte x is
1.0 x 10-4 S/cm . Calculate(i) cell constant (ii) conductivity of 0.01M y solution
(iii) molar conductivity of 0.01M y solution
Q.37 The resistance of a conductivity cell filled with 0.1M KCl solution is 100 ohm . If the
resistance of same cell when filled with 0.02M KCl solution is 520 ohm Calculate
conductivity & molar conductivity of 0.02M KCl solution.Conductivity of 0.1M KCl
solution is 1.29 S/m
Q.38 Conductivity of 0.00241 M acetic acid solution is 7.896 x 10-5S/cm. Calculate its molar
conductivity in this solution . If 0m for acetic acid be 390.5 Scm2/mol , what would be its
dissociation constant ?
Q.39 What is primary cell ? Give an example?
Q.40 Account for the following
Alkaline medium inhibits the rusting of iron
Q.41 Rusting of iron is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water . Give reason ?
Q.42 What type of a battery is the lead storage battery ? Write the anode and cathode
reactions and the overall reaction occurring in a lead storage battery when current is drawn
from it ?
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Q.43 The chemistry of corrosion of iron is essentially an electrochemical phenomenon.
Explain the reactions occurring during the corrosion of iron in the atmosphere ?
Q.44 Mention the reactions occurring (i) anode (ii) cathode , during working of a mercury
cell. Why does the voltage of a mercury cell remain constant during its operation ?
Q.45 Give an example of a fuel cell and write the cathode and anode reactions for it
Q.46 Write the overall reaction that occurs during use (discharging) of nickel cadmium
cell. Is it a primary or a secondary cell ? Mention its one merit over the lead storage cell ?
Q.47 Predict the products of electrolysis in the following . A solution of H2SO4 with
platinum electrodes
Q.48 State two advantages of H2-O2 fuel cell over ordinary cell
Q.49 State the products of electrolysis obtained on the cathode and the anode in the
following cases: (i) A dilute solution of H2SO4 with platinum electrodes
(ii) An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with silver electrodes
Q.50 A solution of CuSO4 is electrolysed for 16 min with a current of 1.5 A . What is the
mass of copper deposited at cathode ?
Q.51 Silver is electrodeposited on a metallic vessel of total surface area 900 cm2 by passing a
current of 0.5 A for 2 h . Calculate the thickness of silver deposited
Given density of silver = 10.5 g/cm3 . Atomic mass of silver =108 amu , F= 96500 C/mol ?
Q.52 Three electrolytes cells A, B & C containing solution of zinc sulphate, silver nitrate
and copper sulphate respectively are connected in series . A steady current of 1.5 A was
passed through them until 1.45g of silver were deposited at the cathode of cell B . How long
did the current flow ? What mass of copper and what mass of zinc were deposited in the
concerned cells ? (Atomic mass of Ag = 108 , Zn=65.4, Cu= 63.5)
SOME IMPORTANT NCERT QUESTIONS
Q.53 Represent the cell in which the following reaction takes place
Mg(s) + 2Ag+(0.0001M) Mg2+(0.130M) + 2Ag(s)
Calculate its ECELL IF E CELL=3.17 V The cell can be written as :
Mg|Mg2+(0.130M)||Ag+(0.0001M)|Ag
Q.54 Calculate the equilibrium constant of the reaction
Cu(s) + 2 Ag+(aq) Cu2+(aq) + 2 Ag(s) E CELL=0.46 V
Q.55 Calculate the potential of hydrogen electrode in contact with a solution whose pH is 10.
Q.56 The cell in which the following reaction occurs:
2Fe3+(aq) + 2I-(aq) 2Fe2+(aq) + I2(s) has ECELL=0.236 V at 298 K
Calculate the standard Gibbs energy and the equilibrium constant of the cell reaction
Q.57 0m for NaCl, HCl and NaAc are 126.4 , 425.9 & 91.0 S cm2/mol respectively.
Calculate 0 for HAc
Q.58 The conductivity of 0.001028 mol/L acetic acid is 4.95 x 10-5S/cm. Calculate its
dissociation constant if 0m for acetic acid is 390.5 S cm2/mol
Q.59 Why does the conductivity of a solution decrease with dilution ?
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Q.61 The molar conductivity of 0.025 mol/L methanoic acid is 46.1 S cm2 /mol.Calculate the
degree of dissociation and dissociation constant . Given o(H+) =349.6 S cm2 /mol &
o(HCOO-)=54.6 S cm2 /mol
Q.62 If a current of 0.5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many
electrons flow through the wire ?
Q.63 Consider the reaction: Cr2O72- + 14H+ + 6e- 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
What is the quantity of electricity in coulombs needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O72- ?
Q.64 Suggest two materials other than hydrogen that can be used as fuels in fuel cells ?
Q.65 Explain how rusting of iron is envisaged as setting up of an electrochemical cell ?
Q.66 Define conductivity and molar conductivity for the solution of an electrolyte ? Discuss
their variation with concentration ?
Q.67 The conductivity of 0.20M solution of KCl at 298k is 0.0248 S/cm. Calculate its molar
conductivity ?
Q.68 The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.001M KCl solution at 298 k is 1500
-3
.What is the cell constant if conductivity of 0.001M KCl solution at 298 k is 0.146 x 10
S/cm ?
Q.69 How much electricity in terms of faraday is required to produce
(i) 20 g of Ca from molten CaCl2 ?
(ii) 40 g of Al from molten Al2O3 ?
Q.70 How much electricity is required in coulomb for the oxidation of :
(i) 1 mol of H2O to O2 ?
(ii) 1 mol of FeO to Fe2O3 ?
Q.71 Predict the product of electrolysis in each of the following ?
(i) An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with silver electrodes ?
(ii) An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with platinium electrodes
(iii) A dilute solution of H2SO4 with platinium electrodes
(iv) An aqueous solution of CuCl2 with platinium electrodes