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Chemistry 12
Provincial Exam Workbook
Unit 05: Electrochemistry
2. Which of the following describes the direction of electron flow and the change in mass
of the Ag electrode as the cell operates?
4. The electrolysis of molten NaCl is an industrial process. What does the electrolysis
produce?
A. Na and Cl2
B. H2 and O2
C. Na and Cl-
D. NaOH and Cl2
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A. Pb SO42 PbSO4 2e
B. Pb 2H SO42 PbSO4 H2O 2e
C. PbO2 4H SO42 2e PbSO4 2H2 O
D. PbO2 SO42 4H2 O 2e PbSO4 4OH
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A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
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A. - 1.10 V
B. + 0.00 V
C. + 0.42 V
D. + 1.10 V
The potential for the reaction is +0.36V. What is the reduction potential for the cadmium ion?
A. - 1.12 V
B. - 0.40 V
C. + 0.40 V
D. + 1.12 V
A. fuel cell
B. electroplating
C. redox titration
D. carbon dry cell
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The E for the reaction above is 2.98V. The E for the oxidation of ethanol is
A. 0.52V
B. 1.23V
C. 1.75V
D. 2.98V
12. Which of the following must be present to produce rust by the corrosion of iron?
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. I, II and III
13. Why can an object not be plated with magnesium using 1.0 M MgI2 ?
14. In the electrolysis of 1.0 M Na2 SO4 , what is formed at the cathode?
A. O2
B. H2
C. H2 SO3
D. S2 O82
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15. Which of the following is capable of acting both as an oxidizing agent and a reducing
agent?
A. H
B. Na
C. Sn 2
D. MnO4
A. O2
B. CO2
C. H2 O
D. C6H12 O6
A. -10
B. -5
C. +5
D. +10
In a redox titration, 0.060 mol of KMnO4 reacts completely with a solution of Sn NO3 2 . How
many moles of Sn NO3 2 were present in the solution?
A. 0.024 mol
B. 0.060 mol
C. 0.15 mol
D. 0.30 mol
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19. What substances are formed at the anode and cathode during electrolysis of molten
sodium chloride, NaCl(l) ?
20. What is the minimum voltage required to form nickel from an aqueous solution of NiI2
using inert electrodes?
A. 0.26 V
B. 0.28 V
C. 0.54 V
D. 0.80 V
A. NO
B. N2 O
C. N2 O4
D. N2O5
24. Which of the following 1.0 M solutions will react spontaneously with lead?
A.
B. CuCl2
C. ZnCl2
D. MgCl2
I2 2S2O32 S4 O62 2I
A. 0.10 M
B. 0.16 M
C. 0.20 M
D. 0.32 M
A. - 0.40 V
B. - 0.27 V
C. + 0.14 V
D. + 0.40 V
A. 0.40 V
B. 0.75 V
C. 1.08 V
D. 2.50 V
A. Mg Mg2 2e
B. Mg2 2e Mg
C. 4OH O2 2H2 O 4e
D. O2 2H2O 4e 4OH
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31. A molten binary salt, ZnCl2 , undergoes electrolysis. The cathode reaction is
A. Zn Zn2 2e
B. 2Cl Cl2 2e
C. Cl2 2e 2Cl
D. Zn2 2e Zn
A. MnO
B. MnO2
C. Mn2 O3
D. Mn2 O7
A. 2NO O2 2NO2
B. 4NH3 5O2 4NO 6H2O
C. Cu2 2NO2 2H2O Cu 4H 2NO3
D. 4Zn 10H NO3 4Zn2 NH4 3H2 O
A. PtO2 PtO
B. PtO3 PtO2
C. Pt OH2 Pt
D. Pt OH2
2
PtO3
A. I2 (s)
B. Ni(s)
C. Zn(s)
D. Br2 (l)
38. The concentration of Fe2 (aq) can be determined by a redox titration using
A. KBr
B. SnCl2
C. KMnO4 (basic)
D. KBrO3 (acidic)
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A. Ag I2
B. Pb2 Zn
C. Mg2 Ca
D. Zn2 Mn
41. The process of applying an electric current through a cell to produce a chemical
change is called
A. corrosion
B. ionization
C. hydrolysis
D. electrolysis
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A. 2I I2 2e
B. 2H2O 2e H2 2OH
C. H2 O 0.5O2 2H 2e
D. 2H2O 2e H2 2OH
A. loses mass
B. is the anode
C. is the reducing agent
D. is the oxidizing agent
A. +4
B. +5
C. +9
D. +10
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A. reduced
B. oxidized
C. neutralized
D. a reducing agent
A. 2 electrons
B. 4 electrons
C. 6 electrons
D. 12 electrons
47. In which of the following 1.0 M solutions will both ions react spontaneously with tin?
A. Ag and Cu2
B. Ni2 and Cu2
C. Zn2 and Ni2
D. Mg2 and Zn2
49. To determine the concentration of Fe2 (aq) by a redox titration, we could use an
acidified standard solution of
A. Sn2
B. Pb2
C. HCl
D. H2 O2
A. - 1.90 V
B. - 1.10 V
C. - 0.50 V
D. - 0.40 V
51. Consider the overall reaction for the rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery:
A. oxidation
B. reduction
C. galvanization
D. cathodic protection
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A. 2Mg O2 2MgO
B. SO3 H2SO4 H2S2O7
C. CuS 2O2 C Cu SO2 CO2
D. 4Ag 2H2S O2 2Ag2S 2H2O
A. ClO3 ClO2
B. NO2 N2 O4
C. H3PO3 H3PO4
D. HS2 O4 H2 SO3
57. The oxidation number of zinc in a reaction increases by 2. This indicates that
A. Ca
B. Ni
C. Pb
D. Hg
60. Which of the following aqueous solutions should not be used as an electrolyte in an
electrolytic cell?
A. 1.0 M KOH
B. 1.0 M H2 SO4
C. 1.0 M CuSO4
D. 1.0 M C6H12 O6
61. When 1.0 M Na2 SO4 is electrolyzed, the solution near the anode becomes
A. H2 I2 2HI
B. HCl NH3 NH4 Cl
C. H2O CO2 H2CO3
D. 2NaI Pb NO3 2 PbI2 2NaNO3
63. In an experiment, Ag reacts spontaneously with Ru but not with Pd . The relative
strength of the metals from strongest to weakest reducing agent is
A. Ag > Ru > Pd
B. Pd > Ag > Ru
C. Ru > Ag > Pd
D. Ru > Pd > Ag
64. A piece of Ag does not react spontaneously with 1.0 M Ti2 because
65. Which of the following will react spontaneously with Ag2 S at standard conditions?
A. Al
B. Au
C. Co
D. Pb
A. the H increases
B. the Cu2 decreases
C. the NO3 decreases
D. no change occurs
68. Which of the following diagrams represents the relationship between the mass of the
Cu electrode and the mass of the Ag electrode as the cell is in operation?
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A. - 1.14 Volts
B. - 0.46 Volts
C. + 0.46 Volts
D. + 1.14 Volts
A. rate
B. spontaneity
C. temperature
D. activation energy
71. How is the formation of rust on an iron can inhibited by a tin coating?
72. The electrolysis of 1.0M CuF2 using inert electrodes will produce
A. Al
B. Cu
C. Al3
D. Cu2+
A. KBrO
B. KBrO2
C. KBrO3
D. KBrO4
75. In an experiment, Te reacts spontaneously with Ag but not with Ti2 . The relative
strength of oxidizing agents from strongest to weakest is
76. A piece of Au does not react spontaneously with 1.0 M HCl . Which of the following
statements is true?
77. Which two species will react spontaneously with each other at standard conditions?
A. Cl2 and Br
B. Zn and Al3
C. Au and Sn2
D. I2 and SO42
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A. Cu2 decreases
B. Zn2 decreases
C. NO3 increases
D. no change occurs
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79. Which of the following diagrams represents the relationship between Zn2 and
Ni2 as the cell is in operation?
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A. - 1.02 Volts
B. - 0.50 Volts
C. + 0.50 Volts
D. + 1.02 Volts
N2 O NH3 OH , (acidic)
A. N2 O 4H 3e NH3 OH
B. N2O 3H H2O NH3 OH 2e
C. N2O 6H H2O 2NH3 OH 4e
D. N2O 6H H2O 4e 2NH3OH
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82. Which material could be used as the cathode to produce an Ecello 0.46 V ?
A. Pb
B. Co
C. Ag
D. MnO2
85. Which of the following metals could be used to cathodically protect iron?
A. tin
B. lead
C. zinc
D. copper
86. Which of the following is formed at the anode during the electrolysis of 1.0 M KF ?
A. K
B. F2
C. H2
D. O2
89. A solution containing Pd2+ reacts spontaneously with Ga to produce Pd and Ga3+ .
However, a solution containing Pd2+ does not react with Pt . The metals, in order of
increasing strength as reducing agents, are...
A. Pt < Pd < Ga
B. Pt < Ga < Pd
C. Ga < Pt < Pd
D. Ga < Pd < Pt
90. Which of the following can act as an oxidizing agent, but not as a reducing agent?
A. Cr
B. Cl-
C. Cu
D. Na
V+Cu2+ Cu+V 2+
92. Which of the following could be used to determine the Fe2+ by a redox titration?
A. I2
B. Cl-
C. Cu2+
D. MnO4- (acidified)
94. As the cell operates, what happens to the ions in the salt bridge?
A. +0.02V
B. +0.21V
C. +0.28V
D. +0.47V
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I. electrolysis of water
II. electroplating of copper
III. rusting of iron
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
97. A copper spoon was electroplated with silver. Which of the following reactions
occurred at the cathode during electroplating?
A. Ag Ag+ +e-
B. Ag+ +e- Ag
C. Cu Cu2+ +2e-
D. Cu2+ +2e- Cu
A. H2 S
B. H2 O
C. H2 Se
D. H2 Te
H2 SeO3 Se
100. Which of the following will react spontaneously with Br2 but not with I2 ?
A. F
B. Cr 2+
C. Fe2+
D. Mn2+
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Written Questions
1. Consider the following reactions for a fuel cell
B. Discuss the advantage of a fuel-cell powered vehicle over an internal combustion powered
vehicle by comparing the products formed. (1 mark)
2. Draw and label an electrochemical cell using a copper anode and having an Eo value
> 1.00 V. (2 marks)
3. During the production of magnesium metal from sea water, magnesium ions are first
precipitated from sea water as magnesium hydroxide.
B. The salt produced, magnesium chloride, is dried, melted and undergoes electrolysis.
Write the reaction occurring at each electrode. (2 marks)
Anode:
Cathode:
C. It is not possible to use electrolysis to remove Mg from a 1.0 M MgCl2 solution. Why? (1
mark)
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4. In the process of extracting tin from a sample of ore, the tin is removed as Sn2 ions.
A titration requires 21.43 mL of 0.0170 M K 2 Cr2 O7 to reach the equivalence point with
the Sn2 in a 0.750 g sample of the ore.
3Sn2 (aq) Cr2 O7 (aq) 14H (aq) 3Sn4 (aq) 2Cr 3 (aq) 7H2 O(l)
Using the reaction, calculate the percent mass of tin in the ore sample. (4 marks)
6. Draw and label the parts of an operating electrochemical cell using a zinc anode that
will produce an electric current having a voltage of 1.56 V at standard conditions. (4
marks)
8.
A. Draw and label the parts of an operating electrolytic cell during the electrolysis of molten
potassium chloride KCl(l) . (3 marks)
10. Aluminum is a stronger reducing agent than copper. What is meant by the phrase
stronger reducing agent? (2 marks)
A. Draw and label the parts of an electrolytic cell capable of decomposing water. (3 marks)
B. The above reaction was used for a redox titration. At the equivalence point
5.684x104 mol was required to titrate 5.00 mL of solution. Calculate the H2 O2 . (2
marks)
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13. Cathodic protection is one method used to inhibit the corrosion of iron.
B. Identify two methods, other than cathodic protection, that could be used to inhibit the
corrosion of iron. (2 marks)
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Students are asked to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas by the electrolysis of water. They
are given three substances ( CuSO4 , K 2 SO4 , and NaI )to choose from to prepare an
electrolytic solution that will only produce hydrogen and oxygen.
B. Write the equation for the half-reaction that occurs at the anode in the electrolytic cell. (1
mark)
C. Explain why it would not be acceptable to use a copper anode in this cell. (1 mark)
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16. Sodium metal is produced commercially by the electrolysis of molten NaCl(l) . Explain
why sodium metal, Na(s) , cannot be produced by electrolysis of aqueous NaCl(aq) .
(2 marks)
17. Blister copper is an impure sample of copper containing small amounts of zinc and
gold. Blister copper is purified using electrolysis. Sufficient voltage is supplied to
oxidize copper at the anode.
B. Write the equation for the half-reaction that occurs at the cathode. (1 mark)
Ag NO3 Ag NO (acidic)
19. Draw a diagram of an operating electrolytic cell used to extract pure lead from an
impure lead sample. Identify the electrolyte and the material used for the anode. (3
marks)
20. A sample of copper is placed in HNO3 (aq) and another sample of copper is placed in
HCl(aq) .
22. State two characteristics of the overall reaction in an electrochemical cell. (2 marks)
23. Describe two chemically different methods of preventing the corrosion of iron. Explain
how each method works. (3 marks)
Method Explanation
25. A 1.0 M HCl solution is electrolyzed using a copper anode and an inert carbon
cathode. Predict the half-reactions that will occur and describe what you would
observe at each electrode. (4 marks)
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Use these results to complete the table of reduction half-reactions below. (3 marks)
28. Consider the following electrolytic cell which contains a porous barrier to prevent
general mixing of solutions.
A. Label the anode and cathode in the space provided on the diagram above. (1 mark)
C. Calculate the minimum theoretical voltage required for this reaction under standard
conditions. (1 mark)
H2 S CrO42 S8 Cr 3 (acidic)
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30. An excess of copper solid is dropped into a solution which contains AgNO3 ,
Fe NO3 3 and Zn NO3 2 . Write the equations for any reduction half-reactions that
occur over time under standard conditions. (2 marks)
Prediction:
Explanation:
32. A reaction occurs when copper metal is dropped into a solution of silver nitrate. Write
the balanced formula equation and the balanced net ionic equation for this reaction.
(3 marks)
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33. When setting up the apparatus to electroplate a zinc object with copper, the object is
suspended in a Cu2 solution. Explain why it is a good idea to turn on the power
supply before immersing the electrodes in the solution. (1 mark)
A. On the diagram above, indicate the direction of electron flow in the top wire. (1 mark)
35. Balance the following skeletal redox equation in acidic solution (4 marks)
36. Draw an electrolytic cell that could be used to plate an iron ring with gold. Be sure to
include all of the necessary parts. In addition, label the anode, solution used and
composition of the electrodes. (3 marks)
A. Write the anode and cathode half-reactions that would occur. (2 marks)
B. What is observed when bromthymol blue is added to the solution around the anode? (1
mark)
39. An impure sample of CaC2 O4 weighing 0.803 g is titrated with 15.70 mL of 0.101 M
KMnO4 . The net reaction is
What is the percent by mass of the CaC2 O4 in the original sample? (4 marks)
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B. What metal could be attached to the sample to prevent the corrosion of the zinc? Explain.
(2 marks)
41. A 2.000 g strip of cobalt metal is suspended in 100.0 mL of 0.20 M AgNO3 and a
reaction occurs. When the reaction is complete, there is an excess of cobalt. The
excess cobalt is removed from the solution, washed and dried and its mass is found
to be 1.411 g.
A. Using the table of Standard Reduction Potentials of Half-cells, write the balanced net ionic
equation for the redox reaction. (2 marks)
B. Using the experimental data, calculate the moles of Co and Ag+ reacting, and show how
these values support the balanced equation. (2 marks)
42. Draw a diagram of a standard electrochemical cell which could make use of the
reaction Zn(s) Cl2 (g) Zn2 (aq) 2Cl (aq) . Identify all of the chemical species in
the cell. (3 marks)
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43. In an unusual compound, IPO4 , iodine exists as Iodine (III). The compound
decomposes as follows
44. In separate electrolysis experiments, 1.0 M NaCl , 1.0 M KNO3 , 1.0 M LiSO4 and 1.0
M Cs3PO4 all produce the same gas at their cathodes. Write the equation for the
formation of this gas and explain why this same reaction occurs in all four cases. (3
marks)
46. The electrolysis of copper (II) sulphate solution using copper electrodes is used in the
refining of copper. Write the anode and cathode half-reactions and describe what
would be observed at each electrode as the cell operates. (3 marks)
Anode Half-Reaction:
Cathode Half-Reaction:
Anode:
Observations:
Cathode:
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48. During the electrolysis of an ionic solution it was observed that gas bubbles formed
on the anode, and a solid formed on the cathode. On the diagram below, provide
substances for the two parts indicated and the anode half reaction. (3 marks)
50. A solution of MnSO4 is electrolyzed using inert electrodes. Write the anode and
cathode half reactions and describe any observations at the cathode.
Anode Half
Reaction
(1 mark)
Cathode Half
Reaction
(1 mark)
Cathode
Observations
(1 mark)
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