Electrochemistry Questions and Answers
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryIn the Hall-Heroult process, a large electric current is passed through a solution of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) dissolved in molten cryolite (Na3AlF6), resulting
in the reduction of the Al₂O3 to pure aluminum.
Suppose a current of 6900. A is passed through a Hall-Heroult cell for 14.0 seconds. Calculate the mass of pure aluminum produced.
Round your answer to 3 significant digits. Also, be sure your answer contains a unit symbol.
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Electrochemistry2. Consider the following chemical equations. Predict if the following solutions would conduct
electricity weakly, strongly or not at all.
a) KBr(s) → K+ (aq) + Br (aq)
b) NH3(aq) + H₂O(1) NH(aq) + OH- (aq)
c) C6H₁2O6(s) → C6H₁2O6 (aq)
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistrySuppose a current of 0.530 A flows through a copper wire for 278. seconds. Calculate how many moles of electrons travel through the wire.
Be sure your answer has the correct unit symbol and round your answer to 3 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistrySuppose 620, mmol of electrons must be transported from one side of an electrochemical cell to another in 35.0 minutes. Calculate the size of electric current
that must flow.
Be sure your answer has the correct unit symbol and round your answer to 3 significant digits.
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ElectrochemistryE
Ag /Ag
2 Ag(s) + Fe²+ (aq) (1.0 M) = 2 Ag+ (aq) (1.0 M) + Fe(s)
K =
= +0.80 V
Eº Fe²/Fe = -0.44 V
At 25°C, calculate the free energy change and the equilibrium constant of the reaction above.
AG° =
kJ/mol
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistrySuppose a current of 90. A flows through a copper wire for 139. seconds. Calculate how many moles of electrons travel through the wire.
Be sure your answer has the correct unit symbol and round your answer to 2 significant digits.
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ElectrochemistryWhy is YOUR answer to #22 correct?
Identify the TRUE statement(s) regarding standard reduction potentials that you based
YOUR answer to #22 on. Select ALL that apply.
(1 Point)
*
Reactions do not spontaneously occur if the difference in reduction potentials is equal to 0.
If Ecell <0 then the reaction is NOT SPONTANEOUS.
r
Positive reduction potentials ALWAYS result in positive differences, thus the reaction is spontaneous.
If Er cell
is positive, then the reaction is SPONTANEOUS.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhich of the following statements about corrosion is true? Select all that apply.
A. Connecting metal A to a more reactive metal will prevent or slow the corrosion of
metal A because metal A serves as the anode.
B. Seawater does not promote corrosion.
C.
Coating iron with zinc is a good way to prevent the iron from corroding.
D. Oxidation on the surface of certain metals can prevent or slow corrosion of the metal.
E. Connecting dissimilar metals is a good way to protect both metals against corrosion.
Select
5 poi
Physical Chemistry
Electrochemistrycertain half-reaction has a standard reduction potential Ered=+0.39 V. An engineer proposes using this half-reaction at the cathode of a galvanic cell that
must provide at least 1.30 V of electrical power. The cell will operate under standard conditions.
Vote for advanced students: assume the engineer requires this half-reaction to happen at the cathode of the cell.
Is there a minimum standard reduction
potential that the half-reaction used at yes, there is a minimum.
the anode of this cell can have?
If so, check the "yes" box and calculate
the minimum. Round your answer to 2
decimal places. If there is no lower
limit, check the "no" box.
Is there a maximum standard reduction
potential that the half-reaction used at
the anode of this cell can have?
If so, check the "yes" box and calculate
the maximum. Round your answer to 2
decimal places. If there is no upper
limit, check the "no" box.
By using the information in the ALEKS
Data tab, write a balanced equation.
describing a half reaction that could be
used at the anode of this cell.
Note: write the half reaction as it would
actually occur at the anode.
no minimum
O yes, there is a maximum.
no maximum.
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Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryThe following materials were used to construct the half-cells of a GALVANIC CELL: sodium sulfate (Na2SO4), zinc, zinc sulfate solution (ZnSO4), nickel, nickel (II) sulfate solution (NiSO4).
Which of the following would they use as their ANODE electrode?
Nickel
Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)
Nickel (II) sulfate solution (NiSO4)
Zinc sulfate solution (ZnSO4)
Zinc
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistrySuppose 0.880 mol of electrons must be transported from one side of an electrochemical cell to another in 212. seconds. Calculate the size of electric current
that must flow.
Be sure your answer has the correct unit symbol and round your answer to 3 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryElectroplating is a way to coat a complex metal object with a very thin (and hence inexpensive) layer of a precious metal, such as silver or gold. In essence the
metal object is made the cathode of an electrolytic cell in which the precious metal cations are dissolved in aqueous solution.
Suppose a current of 0.870 A is passed through an electroplating cell with an aqueous solution of AgNO3 in the cathode compartment for 77.0 seconds.
Calculate the mass of pure silver deposited on a metal object made into the cathode of the cell.
Round your answer to 3 significant digits. Also, be sure your answer contains a unit symbol.
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ElectrochemistryWhich of the following do you consider as the benefit of using citation and the
appropriate style?
You work within the academic norms.
All of the choices
O Evidence or expert witnesses support your argument.
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ElectrochemistryPart B
Each of the following is placed in a dialyzing bag and the bag is then immersed in distilled water. Which substances will be found inside the bag?
Check all that apply.
NaCl solution
albumin mixture
starch mixture
Part C
Consider a mixture of NaCl, albumin mixture, and starch mixtures in a dialyzing bag. The dialyzing bag is then immersed in distilled water. Which of the following actions should be taken to remove the most salt from the mixture?
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryA chemist fills a reaction vessel with 0.763 M lead (11) (Pb2+) aqueous solution, 0.637 M bromide (Br) aqueous solution, and 0.136 g lead (11) bromide (PbBr₂) solid at a temperature of 25.0°C. Under these conditions, calculate the reaction free energy AG for the following chemical reaction:
Pb2+ (aq) +2 Br (aq) PbBr₂ (s)
Use the thermodynamic information in the ALEKS Data tab. Round your answer to the nearest kilojoule.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryAn electrolyte is a substance that will conduct electricity
when dissolved in water. A substance that conducts
electricity well is a strong electrolyte. A substance that
conducts electricity poorly is a weak electrolyte. In
contrast, a substance that does not conduct electricity
when dissolved in water is a nonelectrolyte. Watch the video about the electrolytic properties of sodium chloride, NaCl, and sugar.
Part A
Watch the animation, then check off the samples that will conduct electricity.
Check all that apply.
Solid NaCl
NaCl solution
Solid sugar
Sugar solution
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryThis chemical reaction is preformed using the same procedure it was before, but this time we are
investigating the concept of mass conservation. To do this we must take note of the masses of ALL the
substances throughout the course of the reaction.
You will need to write a procedure explaining how you would perform this reaction to either prove or
disprove the law of mass conservation. Take note of the following as you write your procedure:
• The starting materials are provided as solids.
• You should begin with 1-6 grams of each solid dissolved each in approximately 15 mL of water.
• Remember that the solid produced in this reaction settles to the bottom of your glassware over
time.
E6 NB Q2
Homework Unanswered
Write our a procedure that explains how you will perform the reaction and what data you will collect in order to help prove or
disprove the law of mass conservation.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryA half-cell consisting of a Mn(s) electrode in Mn²+ (aq) is connected to a half-cell consisting of a Ni(s) electrode in Ni²+ (aq). This produces a voltaic cell in the which the following overall reaction occurs.
Mn(s) + Ni²+ (aq) → Mn²+ (aq) + Ni(s)
Which half-cell is the oxidation half-cell?
Which half-cell is the reduction half-cell?
Which electrode (solid metal) is the cathode?
Which electrode (solid metal) is the anode?
What is the sign (+ or -) on the manganese electrode?
What is the sign (+ or -) on the nickel electrode?
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhich of the following processes is endothermic?
A hot cup of coffee (system) cools on a countertop
The chemical reaction in a "hot pack" often used to treat sore muscles
The vaporization of rubbing alcohol
The freezing of water
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhich of the following atoms is paramagnetic? A) AI B) Ba C) Kr D) Zn E) Xe
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhich of the following atoms is diamagnetic? A) Be B) B C) C D) O E) F
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryThrough electrolysis, a student collects 11.3 g of hydrogen gas and 89.7 g of oxygen gas. The reaction was allowed to proceed to completion. What was the mass of water initially present? . Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryThe quantity of heat of a body of matter absorbs or releases when it experiences a temperature change of 1 kelvin is the heat capacity of the body of matter
True
False
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryA chemist assembles the following electrochemical cell. One side of the cell contains a zinc electrode immersed in aqueous zinc nitrate solution. The other side of the cell contains an iron electrode immersed in aqueous iron(II) nitrate solution. In this reaction, zinc is the anode and iron is the cathode. Write equations showing the half-reactions that take place at each electrode. Include phase symbols.
anode half-reaction:
cathode half reaction:
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryA certain half-reaction has a standard reduction potential Ered=+1.16 V. An engineer proposes using this half-reaction at the cathode of a galvanic cell that must provide at least 0.60 V of electrical power. The cell will operate under standard conditions. Note for advanced students: assume the engineer requires this half-reaction to happen at the cathode of the cell. Is there a minimum standard reduction potential that the half-reaction used at the anode of this cell can have? If so, check the "yes" box and calculate the minimum. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. If there is no lower limit, check the "no" box. Is there a maximum standard reduction potential that the half-reaction used at the anode of this cell can have? If so, check the "yes" box and calculate the maximum. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. If there is no upper limit, check the "no" box. By using the information in the ALEKS Data tab, write a balanced equation describing a half reaction that could be used at the anode of this cell. Note: write the half reaction as it would actually occur at the anode.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryAA and AAA batteries are called alkaline because;
they are rechargeable batteries
the redox reaction occurs in an acidic medium
they are secondary batteries
the redox reaction occurs in a basic medium
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhich of the statements about cathodic protection of a metal pipe against corrosion is correct?
The metal pipe is protected by attaching an active metal to make the pipe the cathode in an electrochemical cell
The metal pipe is protected by coating the pipe with another metal whose standard reduction potential is less negative than that of the pipe
The metal pipe is protected by attaching a dry cell to reduce any metal ions which might be formed
The metal pipe is protected by attaching an active metal to make the pipe the anode in an electrochemical cell
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ElectrochemistryFill in the blanks. Just write the question number (i), (ii), (iii)....... in the answer box and give your answer next to the number.
(i) The higher the pH, the corrosion.
(ii) Rusting of iron requires both and water.
(iii) Iron is coated with a thin layer of in galvanized iron.
(iv) Standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) has this reduciton potential.
(v) Salt bridge contains an electrolyte solution like
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryUse Nernst equation to calculate the potential for the following electrochemical cell at
25°C and 1 atm. (ROUND to 3 decimals; DO NOT INLCUDE UNITS)
Pb (s) / Pb²+ (aq, 1.274M) || Cu²+ (aq, 1.132M)/ Cu (s)
Given below standard reduction potentials:
Cu²+ + 2e → Cu (s) Eº= 0.126 V
Pb²+ + 2e → Pb (s) Eº= +0.340 V
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhich of the following is a neutralization reaction?
2NO₂(g) → 2NO(g) + O₂(g)
KCI (aq) + NaNO3(aq) → KNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)
HNO3(aq) + KOH(aq) → H₂(1) + KNO3(aq)
H₂O(l) + SO3(g) → H₂SO4(aq)
4Na(s) + O₂(g) → 2Na₂O(s)
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ElectrochemistryFor the equilibrium 2 PH₂(g)
Pp₂ = 0.289 atm, and PH 0.867 atm at 873 K. Calculate Kp.
P₂(g) + 3 H₂(g), the equilibrium partial pressures are Pp
PH
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhich of the following sequences of resistivity is correct?
The resistivity of a conductor < The resistivity of a semiconductor = The resistivity of an insulator
The resistivity of a conductor < The resistivity of a semiconductor < The resistivity of an Insulator
The resistivity of a conductor <The resistivity of a semiconductor > The resistivity of an insulator
The resistivity of a conductor > The resistivity of a semiconductor > The resistivity of an Insulator
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistrySketch a galvanic cell based on the half-reactions shown below. (4 C)
Al 3+(aq) + 3e- → Al(s)
Ni 2+(aq) + 2e- → Ni(s)
a. Label the anode and the cathode.
b. Indicate where oxidation and reduction are occurring.
c. Show the direction of flow of the electrons.
d. Write a balanced ionic equation for the reaction
Physical Chemistry
Electrochemistry3Cu+ (ag) + Au3+ (aq)->3Cu²+(aq) + Au(s)
A student studying the reaction represented above constructs a voltaic cell as shown in the diagram below. The cell contains an Au(s) electrode in a beaker containing 1.00 M Au(NO3)3(aq) and a Pt(s) electrode in a beaker containing 1.00 M CUNO3(aq) and 1.00 M Cu(NO3)2(aq).
The standard reduction potentials associated with the cell are given in the following table.
Half-reaction E° (V)
Cu²+ (aq) + e→ Cu+ (aq) 0.16
Au³+ (aq) + 3 e → Au(s) 1.50
a. Calculate the value of the standard cell potential, E.
b. Does the mass of the Pt(s) electrode increase, decrease, or remain the same as the cell operates? Justify your answer.
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ElectrochemistryEnter electrons as e
Use smallest possible integer coefficients.
If a box is not needed, leave it blank.
For the following electron-transfer reaction:
3I₂(s) + 2Al(s) → 6I- (aq) + 2Al³+ (aq)
The oxidation half-reaction is:
__+__→___+__
The reduction half-reaction is:
__+__→___+__
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryCalculate Ecell for the following: 3 points
H2O2 + Cr2O32- → O2 + Cr3+
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryCalculate the standard cell potential, E cell' for the equation
Pb(s) + F₂ (g) → Pb2+ (aq) + 2F- (aq)
Use the table of standard reduction potentials.
E cell = __ V
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ElectrochemistryCalculate the cell potential for the reaction as written at 25.00 °C, given that [Cr²+] = 0.778 M and [Fe²+] = 0.0100 M. Use
the standard reduction potentials in this table.
Cr(s) + Fe2+ (aq) = Cr²+ (aq)+Fe(s)
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryCalculate the standard potential, Eº, for this reaction from its equilibrium constant at 298 K.
X(s) + Y4+ (aq) = X4+ (aq)+Y(s)
K = 5.55 x 10-5
E =
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryWhat would the potential of a standard hydrogen electrode (S.H.E.) be under the given conditions?
[H+] = = 0.15 M
PH₂ = 2.2 atm
T = 298 K
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryA current of 4.72 A is passed through a Pb(NO3)2 solution for 1.90 h. How much lead is plated out of the solution?
mass of lead: ___ g
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryThe chemist is able to set up the electrolytic cell successfully, and measures the current running through the circuit to be 1.60 A. How many moles of solid zinc will be created in 1 hour? (1F = 96,485 coulombs per mole of electrons)
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryUse the information in the ALEKS Data tab to sort the following chemical species by reducing power.
species reducing power
Al(s) choose one ✓
Ca(s) choose one ✓
Mg(s) choose one ✓
Ni(s) choose one✓
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryElemental calcium is produced by the electrolysis of molten CaCl₂.
1. What mass of calcium can be produced by this process if a current of 8300 A is applied for 53 h? Assume that the electrolytic cell is 55 % efficient. Express your answer using two significant figures.
2. What is the minimum voltage needed to cause the electrolysis? Express your answer using three significant figures.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryHow many joules of heat are produced by the combustion of 2.50 liters of acetylene, C₂H2, stored in a container at a pressure of 20,000 mm of Hg (torr) and temperature of 30.0°C with excess oxygen gas? (△H combustion (ethylene) = 48.24 kj/g). The equation for the combustion of acetylene is:
2C₂H₂ (g) + 5O2(g) → 4CO2(g) + 2H₂O(g)
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryA galvanic cell was constructed with a nickel electrode that was dipped into 1.6 M NISO4 solution and a chromium electrode that was immersed into a solution containing Cr3+ at an unknown concentration. The potential of the cell was measured to be 0.501 V, with the chromium serving as the anode. The standard cell potential for this system was determined to be 0.487 V. What was the concentration of Cr3+ in the solution of unknown concentration?
[Cr3+] = __________
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryThe Nernst equation is one of the most important equations in electrochemistry. To calculate the cell potential at non-standard-state conditions, the equation is
E = E˚-(2.303 RT/nF) * log10
where E is the potential in volts, Eº is the standard potential in volts, R is the gas constant, T is the temperature in kelvins, n is the number of moles of electrons transferred, and F is the Faraday constant, and is the reaction quotient. Using the common reference temperature, 25 °C or 298 K, the equation has the form E = E˚-[(0.0592)/n] log Q
The reaction quotient has the usual form
Q =[products]"/[reactants]"
A table of standard reduction potentials gives the voltage at standard conditions, 1.00 M for all solutions and 1.00 atm for all gases. The Nernst equation allows for the calculation of the cell potential E at other conditions of concentration and pressure.
For the reaction
2Co³+ (aq) + 2Cl-(aq)→2Co²+ (aq) + Cl₂ (g). Eº = 0.483 V
what is the cell potential at 25°C if the concentrations are [Co³+] =0.598M, [Co²+]= 0.773M and [Cl-]= 0.890M and the pressure of Cl₂ is PCl2 = 5.30 atm ? Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryA galvanic cell is constructed by wiring a vanadium electrode bathed in 1.0 M V^2+ (aq) to a mercury electrode bathed in 1.0 M Hg^2+ (aq), with the two solutions connected by a salt bridge. Consider the two half reactions listed below. What is the cell voltage for this device?
V^2+(aq) + 2e^- --->V (s) E° = -1.130 V vs SHE
Hg^2+(aq) + 2e^- --->Hg (l) E° = +0.911 V vs SHE
Select one:
a. -2.041 V
b. +2.041 V
c. -1.020 V
d. +0.219 v
e. -0.219 V
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryMolecules that are easily reduced and oxidized can be used like batteries to shuttle charge (energy) from one reaction to the next.
a) True
b) False
Physical Chemistry
ElectrochemistryQUESTION: Will a reaction happen? Why?
Cu (s) + FeSO4 (aq) →
No reaction happens because Copper is more active than the Sulfate in the compound.
No reaction happens because Copper is less active than the Sulfate in the compound.
Yes, a reaction happens because Copper is more active than the Iron in the compound.
Yes, a reaction happens because Copper is less active than the Iron in the compound.
No reaction happens because Copper is more active than the Iron in the compound.
Yes, a reaction happens because Copper is less active than the Sulfate in the compound.
No reaction happens because Copper is less active than the Iron in the compound.
Yes, a reaction happens because Copper is more active than the Sulfate in the compound.