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University of Zambia School of Natural Sciences Chemistry Department Tutorial Sheet 6 2021/2022
University of Zambia School of Natural Sciences Chemistry Department Tutorial Sheet 6 2021/2022
University of Zambia School of Natural Sciences Chemistry Department Tutorial Sheet 6 2021/2022
(b) Which of the oxidizing agents listed is / are capable of oxidizing ��−
to BrO3( aq ) in acidic solution.
(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Cr2 O72(aq ) and
SO2(g) in acid medium. Is this reaction spontaneous?
(d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Cr2 O72(aq ) with
Mn2+(aq) in acid medium. Is this reaction spontaneous?
8. Calculate the missing cell potential.
2.20 V 0.77 V -0.44
FeO4 2-
Fe3+ Fe 2+
Fe
Eo
Will Fe3+ disproportionate. Give reasons.
(i) What type of electrodes are used at the anode and cathode and why?
(ii) Write the reaction at the anode and cathode
(iii) Write the overall reaction and calculate the cell potential
(iv) Write the line notation for the reaction above
10. Tin is used to coat tin cans for food storage. If the tin is scratched and the iron of
the can exposed, will the iron corrode more rapidly or less rapidly? Explain
11. Compare and contrast the electrolytic and voltaic cell.
12. Explain why different products are obtained in the electrolysis of molten
potassium iodide and in the electrolysis of aqueous solution of potassium iodide.
13. Consider the lead acid battery.
a) What class of battery is it and what distinguishes it from the other
classes of batteries?
b) Give the cell notation for the lead acid battery.
c) Write the half reactions and the discharging reaction of the battery.
d) If each cell in the battery has an output of approximately two volts,
draw a labelled sketch diagram of a battery with a six volt output. On
the diagram indicate the anode and the cathode.
Name one characteristic of an ideal lead-acid battery.