Electrochemistry

DPP-01

[Topic: Electrochemical Cells and Electrode Potentials]

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (1 Mark)

1. Which cell will measure standard electrode potential of copper electrode?

(i) Pt(s) ∣ H2 ( g, 0.1 bar )|H + (𝑎𝑞. ,1M)| ∣ Cu2+ (𝑎𝑞. ,1M) ∣ Cu

(ii) Pt(s) ∣ H2 ( g, 1 bar )|H+ (𝑎𝑞. ,1M)| ∣ Cu2+ (𝑎𝑞. ,2M) ⊥ Cu

(iii) Pt(s) ∣ H2 ( g, 1 bar )|H + (𝑎𝑞. ,1M)| ∣ Cu2+ (𝑎𝑞. ,1M) ⊥ Cu

(iv) Pt(s) ∣ H2 (g, 1 bar )|H+ (𝑎𝑞. ,0.1M)| ∣ Cu2+ (𝑎𝑞. ,1M)।Cu

2. Which of the following statement is correct?

(i) ECell and Δr G of cell reaction both are extensive properties.

(ii) ECell and Δr G of cell reaction both are intensive properties.

(iii) ECell is an intensive property while Δr G of cell reaction is an extensive property.

(iv) ECell is an extensive property while Δr G of cell reaction is an intensive property.

3. The difference between the electrode potentials of two electrodes when no current is drawn through
the cell is called
(i) Cell potential (ii) Cell emf

(iii) Potential difference

(iv) Cell voltage

4. Which of the following statement is not correct about an inert electrode in a cell? (i) It does not
participate in the cell reaction.
(ii) It provides surface either for oxidation or for reduction reaction.

(iii) It provides surface for conduction of electrons

(iv) It provides surface for redox reaction.

5. An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when

(i) Ecell = 0
(iii) Eext > Ecell
(ii) Ecell > Eext
(iv) Ecell = Eext
Assertion-Reason Type Questions (1 Mark)
 Note: In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is
given.

Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.

(i) Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

(ii) Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

(iii) Assertion is true but the reason is false.

(iv) Assertion is false but the reason is true.

6. Assertion: Cu is less reactive than hydrogen.

⊖
Reason: ECu2+ /Cu is negative

7. Assertion: ECell should have a positive value for the cell to function.
Reason: Ecathode < Eanode

8. Assertion: Current stops flowing when ECell = 0. Reason: Equilibrium of the cell reaction is
attained.
9. Assertion: EAg+/Ag increases with increase in concentration of Ag + ions.
Reason: Equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.

10. Assertion: Copper sulphate can be stored in zinc vessel.

Reason: Zinc is less reactive than copper.

Very Short Answer Type Questions (1 Mark)

11. Out of the two cells i.e. (i) Galvanic cell, (ii) Electrolytic cell which one is spontaneous?

12. What is the role of platinum wire in hydrogen electrode?

13. Can we store AgNO3 solution in a copper vessel or not?

14. Following two reaction occurs at cathode in the electrolytic solution of aqueous sodium chloride.
0
Na+ + 𝑒 − ⟶ Na(𝑠)Ecell = −2.71 V

2H2 O(𝑙) + 2𝑒 − ⟶ H2 (𝑔) + 2OH− (𝑎𝑞)

0
Ecell = −0.83 V

Which reaction takes place preferentially and why?

15. How can the reduction potential of an electrode be increased?

16. KCl, NH4 NO3 are suitable salts for a salt bridge, why?
17. It is necessary to use a salt bridge in a galvanic cell, why?

18. The standard reduction potential values of three metal cations X, Y and Z are 0.52, −3.03, −1.18 V
respectively. What will be the order of reducing power of the corresponding metals.

19. An electrochemical cell is made of aluminium and tin electrode with their standard reduction
potential −1.66 V and 0.14 V respectively. Select the anode and cathode that represents the cell and
write the cell reaction. Find out the emf of the cell.

20. An unknown metal M displaces Ni from NiCl2 solution but cannot displace Mn from MnCl2
solution. Arrange metals M, Ni and Mn in correct order of reducing power.

21. Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode is measured?

0
22. Can Ecell or ΔG∘ for a cell reaction ever be equal to zero?

23. Under what condition is Ecell = 0 and ΔG = 0 ?

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24. What does the negative sign in the expression EZn2+ /Zn = −0.76 V mean?

25. Depict the galvanic cell in which the cell reaction is:

[AI 2011 C]

Cu + 2Ag + → 2Ag + Cu2+

26. What is electrode potential?

27. Consider the following diagram in which an electrochemical cell is coupled with an electrolytic
cell. What will be the polarity of electrodes 'A' and ' B ' in the electrolytic cell?

28. A galvanic cell has electrical potential of 1.1 V. If an opposing potential of 1.1 V is applied to this
cell, what will happen to the cell reaction and current flowing through the cell?
29. Which reference electrode is used to measure the electrode potential of other electrodes?

30. Name two metals which cannot displace hydrogen from dilute acids?

Short Answer Type Questions-I (2 Marks)

31. (i) Can we store the solution of CuSO4 in a Zn vessel?

(ii) Can we store the solution of CuSO4 in a Ag vessel?

32. Consider the cell given below:

Cu|Cu2+ ||Cl− |Cl2 (Pt)

Write the reactions that occur at anode and cathode.

33. Write the Nernst equation for the cell reaction in the Daniell cell. How will the Ecell be affected
when concentration of Zn2+ ions is increased?

34. Can we store copper sulphate in an iron vessel? Why or why not?
0 0
ECu2+/Cu = +0.34 V, EFe2+/ Fe = −0.44 V.

35. Write down the relationship between

(i) Standard free energy change and emf of a cell.

(ii) Standard free energy change and equilibrium constant.

36. Distinguish between EMF and potential difference.

37. With the help of the following possible reactions, arrange Mg, Zn, Cu and Ag in decreasing order of
their reduction potentials.

Cu + 2Ag + ⟶ Cu2+ + Ag

Mg + Zn2+ ⟶ Mg 2+ + Zn

Zn + Cu2+ ⟶ Zn2+ + Cu

38. Arrange the following in order of decreasing reducing nature: Mg, Na, Ag, Cu, Fe, Zn.

39. State the factors that influence the cell potential of the following cell

Mg(𝑠)|Mg 2+ (𝛼𝑞) ∥ Ag + (𝑎𝑞)|Ag (𝑠)

40. Calculate the potential of zinc electrode in which the zinc ion activity is 0.001M.
o −1
EZn2+ /Zn = −0.76 V, R = 8.314 J K mol−1 ,

F = 96500 coulomb.

41. Calculate the emf of the cell

Cr|Cr 3+ (0.1M) ∥ Fe2+ (0.01M)|Fe
 E ∘ Cr3+/Cr = −0.75 V
∘
EFe2+ /Fe = −0.44 V

42. Write down the Nernst equation and calculate the emf of the following cell at 298 K.
Cu(𝑠)|Cu2+ (0.13M)||Ag + (10−4 M)|Ag(𝑠)
∘ ∘
Given: ECu2+ /Cu = +0.34 V and EAg+ /Ag = +0.80 V

43. Arrange the following metals in the order in which they displace each other from the solution of
their salts.
Al, Cu, Fe, Mg and Zn.

44. Given the standard electrode potentials,

K + /K = −2.93 V, Ag + /Ag = 0.80 V,

Hg 2+ /Hg = 0.79 V

Mg 2+ /Mg = −2.37 V, Cr 3+ /Cr = −0.74 V

Arrange these metals in their increasing order of reducing power.

45. Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction

Zn(𝑠) + 2Ag + (𝑎𝑞) ⟶ Zn2+ (𝑎𝑞) + 2Ag(𝑠) takes place.

Further show:

(i) Which of the electrode is negatively charged?

(ii) The carriers of the current in the cell.

(iii) Individual reaction at reach electrode.

46. Write the Nernst equation and emf of the following cells at 298 K.
Mg(𝑠) ∣ Mg 2+ (0.001M)∥Cu2+ (0.0001M)∥Cu(𝑠)

47. Write the Nernst equation and emf of the following cells at 298 K.
Fe(𝑠)|Fe2+ (0.001M) ∥ H+ (1M)|H2 (𝑔)(1 bar ) ∥ Pt(s)

48. Write the Nernst equation and emf of the following cells at 298 K.
Sn(s)|Sn2+ (0.050M) ∥ H+ (0.020M)|H2 ( g)(1bar) ∣ Pt(𝑠) (𝑁𝐶𝐸𝑅𝑇)[𝐴𝐼2011C]

49. In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place:
Zn(𝑠) + Ag 2 O(𝑠) + H2 O(𝑙) ⟶

Zn2+ (𝑎𝑞) + 2Ag(𝑠) + 2OH− (𝑎𝑞)

Determine Δ𝐫 G ⊖ and E ⊖ for the reaction.

 Short Answer Type Questions-II (3 Marks)
50. Calculate the potential for half cell reaction containing 0.1MK 2 Cr2 O7 , 0.2MCr 3+ (𝛼𝑞) and 1 ×
10−4 H + (𝛼𝑞)
The half cell reaction is

Cr2 O2− + −
7 (𝛼𝑞) + 14H + 6e ⟶ 2Cr
3+
+ 2H2 O(l)

and standard electrode potential is given as E∘ = 1.33 V

51. A voltaic cell is set up at 25∘ C with the following half cells: Al3+ (0.001M) and
Ni2+ (0.50M). Al(s) ∣ Al3+ (0.001M||Ni2+ (0.50M ∣ Ni(s))
Write an equation for the reaction that occurs when the cell generates an electric current and
determine the cell potential.
O o
(Given ENi 2+ /Ni = −0.250 V, EAl3+ /Al = −1.66 V ).

52. Two half cell reactions of an electrochemical cell are given as

MnO− + −
4 (𝛼𝑞) + 8H (𝑎𝑞) + 5𝑒 ⟶ Mn
2+
+ 4H2 O(𝑙)

E ∘ = +0.151 V

Sn2+ (𝛼𝑞) ⟶ Sn4+ (𝑎𝑞) + 2𝑒 − E ∘ = +0.15 V

Construct the redox equation from the two half cell reactions and predict if this reaction favours the
formation of reactants or products as shown in the equation.

53. Calculate the standard cell potentials of galvanic cell in which the following reaction take place:
2Cr(s) + 3Cd2+ (𝑎𝑞) ⟶ 2Cr 3+ (𝑎𝑞) + 3Cd
0 0
ECd +2 /Cd = −0.40 V ECr3+ /C𝑟 − 0.74 V

Calculate the Δ𝐫 G ⊖ and equilibrium constant of the reaction.

54. Calculate the standard cell potentials of galvanic cell in which the following reactions take place:
Fe2+ (𝑎𝑞) + Ag + (𝑎𝑞) ⟶ Fe3+ (𝑎𝑞) + Ag(s)
0 0
EAg+ /Ag = 0.80 VEFe3+ /Fe2+ = 0.77 V

Calculate the Δ𝐫 G ⊖ and equilibrium constant of the reactions.

55. Write the Nernst equation and calculate emf of the following cell at 298 K.
Pt(𝑠)|Br2 (𝑙)|Br − (0.010M) ∥ H+ (0.030M) ∣ H2 (𝑔)

(1 bar) | Pt (s)

56. Consider the following cell reactions:

Cu2+ + 2𝑒 − → Cu
 E ∘ = 0.34 V

Ag + + 1𝑒 − → Ag

E ∘ = 0.80 V

(i) Construct a galvanic cell using the above data.

(ii) For what concentration of Ag + ions will the emf of cell be zero at 25∘ C, if the concentration of
Cu2+ ions is 0.1M ? [ log 3.919 = 0.593].

Long Answer Type Questions (5 Marks)

57. In the galvanic cell: Cu|Cu2+ ∥ Ag + |Ag, the electrons flow from Cu electrode to Ag electrode.
Answer the following questions.
(i) What is anode?

(ii) What is cathode?

(iii) What happens at anode - oxidation or reduction?

(iv) What happens at cathode - reduction or oxidation?