Class 12 Chemistry Worksheet
Chapter: Electrochemistry
Section A: Theoretical & Conceptual Questions (3–4 marks each)
1. Differentiate between galvanic and electrolytic cells. Give two examples of each.
2. What is the role of salt bridge in a galvanic cell? Explain with a labeled diagram.
3. Write the Nernst equation and explain the terms involved. How does electrode potential
vary with concentration?
4. State and explain Kohlrausch’s Law of Independent Migration of Ions. Give two
applications.
5. Explain the variation of conductivity and molar conductivity with dilution for strong and
weak electrolytes.
6. Define standard electrode potential. Explain how it is measured using the standard
hydrogen electrode.
7. Describe the electrochemical series. What is its significance in predicting the feasibility
of redox reactions?
8. State and explain Faraday’s laws of electrolysis with one example each.
9. Explain why measuring electrode potential of a single electrode is not possible.
10. What is corrosion? Explain electrochemical theory of rusting of iron.
11. Why does a weak electrolyte like CH₃COOH show a sharp increase in molar conductivity
on dilution?
12. Why is it necessary to use platinum electrode in SHE and not any other metal?
13. How does electrolysis of aqueous NaCl differ from electrolysis of molten NaCl?
14. What is a fuel cell? Explain the working of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell with reactions.
15. Differentiate between primary and secondary batteries with one example each.
Section B: Numerical Questions
16. Calculate the emf of the following cell at 25°C:
Zn(s) | Zn²⁺ (0.1 M) || Cu²⁺ (1 M) | Cu(s)
Given E°cell = 1.10 V. (Use: log 10 = 1)
17. A current of 5 A is passed through molten CaCl₂ for 10 hours. Calculate the mass of
calcium deposited. (Atomic mass of Ca = 40 g/mol)
18. Calculate the cell potential of the following cell:
Pt | H₂ (1 atm) | H⁺ (0.01 M) || Cu²⁺ (1 M) | Cu
Given: E°(Cu²⁺/Cu) = +0.34 V, E°(H⁺/H₂) = 0 V
19. The conductivity of a solution containing 1.0 × 10⁻³ mol of KCl in 200 mL solution is
0.002 S/cm. Calculate its molar conductivity. What is the effect of dilution on molar
conductivity?
20. Calculate the amount of charge required to reduce 1 mole of Al³⁺ to Al. Also calculate
the amount of aluminum deposited if a current of 2 A is passed for 16 minutes.
21. Calculate the standard emf and ΔG° of the following cell:
Zn(s) | Zn²⁺ (1 M) || Fe²⁺ (1 M) | Fe(s)
Given: E°(Zn²⁺/Zn) = -0.76 V, E°(Fe²⁺/Fe) = -0.44 V
22. A solution contains 0.01 M Ag⁺ ions. Calculate the electrode potential of Ag⁺/Ag
electrode at 25°C. E°(Ag⁺/Ag) = +0.80 V
23. Calculate the time required to deposit 0.635 g of copper using a current of 2.5 A.
(Atomic mass of Cu = 63.5 g/mol)
24. The resistance of 0.01 M NaCl solution is 100 Ω. If the cell constant is 1.25 cm⁻¹,
calculate conductivity and molar conductivity.
25. 96500 C of electricity is passed through molten AlCl₃. Calculate the amount of aluminum
deposited. (Atomic mass = 27 g/mol)
Section C: Case-Based Questions
Case 1: Galvanic Cell — Zn and Cu
26. A galvanic cell is constructed using Zn/Zn²⁺ and Cu/Cu²⁺ half-cells. Both ions are 1 M in
concentration. Answer the following:
(a) Write the overall cell reaction.
(b) Identify the anode and the cathode.
(c) What happens to the mass of the electrodes during the reaction?
(d) Calculate ΔG° for the reaction if E°cell = 1.10 V.
Case 2: Electrolysis of Aqueous NaCl
27. Electrolysis of aqueous NaCl is carried out using inert electrodes.
(a) Write the reactions occurring at anode and cathode.
(b) Why is hydrogen gas evolved at cathode instead of sodium?
(c) What are the final products formed?
(d) How does standard electrode potential influence the reaction?
Case 3: Conductivity and Molar Conductivity
28. A student uses a conductivity cell to measure the conductivity of various electrolyte
solutions.
(a) Why is KCl used to determine cell constant?
(b) How is molar conductivity different from conductivity?
(c) What trend is observed in molar conductivity of weak electrolytes on dilution?
(d) Given: Resistance = 250 Ω, cell constant = 1.5 cm⁻¹. Calculate the conductivity.
Case 4: Electroplating with Silver
29. An electrolytic cell is set up to electroplate a metal with silver using AgNO₃ as
electrolyte.
(a) Write the half-cell reactions involved.
(b) How much silver (in g) will be deposited using 9650 C?
(c) Why is constant current used in electroplating?
(d) Mention one industrial use of electroplating.
Case 5: Lead-Acid Battery
30. A student studies the working of a lead-acid battery.
(a) Write the electrode reactions during discharge.
(b) What is the overall reaction in the battery?
(c) Why is the lead-acid battery rechargeable?
(d) Mention one advantage and one limitation of using lead-acid batteries.
