SECTION 2

SHORT ANSWER Answer the following questions in the space provided.

1. _____ In a voltaic cell, transfer of charge through the external wires occurs by means
of
(a) ionization.
(b) ion movement.
(c) electron movement.
(d) proton movement.
2. _____ All the following claims about voltaic cells are true except
(a) E0cell is positive.
(b) The redox reaction in the cell occurs without the addition of electric
energy.
(c) Electrical energy is converted to chemical energy.
(d) Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy.
3. Use Table 1 on page 664 of the text to find E0 for the following:
1− 2−
____________________ a. the reduction of MnO4 to MnO4
____________________ b. the oxidation of Cr to Cr3 +
____________________ c. the reaction within the SHE

____________________ d. Cl2 + 2Br  2Cl + Br2

4. Why does a zinc coating protect steel from corrosion?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
5. Which two types of batteries share the following anode half-reaction?
Zn(s) + 2OH (aq)  Zn(OH)2(s) + 2e–
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
6. Complete the following sentences:
Corrosion acts as a voltaic cell because oxidation and reduction reactions occur
____________________ at different sites. The two half-cells are connected by a
____________________ , which allows electrons to flow.
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PROBLEM Write the answer on the line to the left. Show all your work in the space
provided.
7. Use Figure 2.10 of the text to find E0 for the following voltaic cells:
____________________ a. Al(s) | Al3 + (aq) || Cd2 + (aq) | Cd(s)

____________________ b. Fe(s) | Fe2 + (aq) || Pb2 + (aq) | Pb(s)

____________________ c. 6I– (aq) +2Au3 + (aq)  3I2(s) +2Au(s)

8. A voltmeter connected to a copper-silver voltaic cell reads +0.46 V. The silver is then
replaced with metal X and its 2+ ion. A new voltage reading shows that the direction
of the current has reversed, and the voltmeter reads +0.74 V. Use data from Figure
2.10 of the text to answer.
____________________ a. Calculate the reduction potential of metal X.

____________________ b. Predict the identity of metal X.

SECTION 2
SHORT ANSWER
1. c
2. c
3. a. +0.56 V
b. +0.74 V
c. 0
d. +0.29 V
4. Zinc is more easily oxidized than iron and reacts before the iron is oxidized.
5. alkaline dry cell and mercury
6. spontaneously, metal conductor
7. a. +1.26 V
b. +0.28 V
c. +0.88 V
8.a. 0.40 V
b. Cd