REVISION -ELECTROCHEMISTRY (CBSE 2023)

1. Define Electrochemical cell.What happens when applied external opposite potential becomes greater
than Eocell of electrochemical cell.
2. Write the Nernst equation and emf of the following cells at 298K:
a) Mg(s)/Mg2+(0.001M)//Cu2+(0.0001)/Cu(s); EoCu2+/Cu = +0.34V, EoMg2+/Mg = -2.36
b) Fe(s)/Fe2+(0.001M)//H+(1M)/H2(g)/Pt(s) EoFe2+/Fe= -0.44 V
c) Cu/Cu2+(2M)//Ag+(0.05M)/Ag ; EoCu2+/Cu = +0.34V , EoAg+/Ag = + 0.80V
d) Mg(s)/Mg2+(10-3M)//Cu2+(10-4M)/Cu(s); EoCu2+/Cu = +0.34V, EoMg2+/Mg = -2.36
e) Sn/Sn2+(0.050M)//H+(0.020M)/H2(g)/Pt(s) EoSn2+/Sn= - 0.14V
3. Calculate the emf of the cell at 25oC for the following :
a) Mg(s) + 2Ag+(0.0001M)→ Mg+2(0.130M) + 2Ag(s). if Eocell =3.17V.
b) Ni(s) + 2Ag+ (0.002M)→ Ni+2(0.160M) + 2Ag(s),Given Eocell =1.05 V
c) 2Cr(s) + 3Fe2+(0.1M) → 2Cr3+(0.01M) + 3Fe(s) EoCr3+/Cr= - 0.74V , EoFe2+/fe= - 0.44V
4. A voltaic cell is constructed at 25oC with the following half cell Ag+(0.001M)/Ag and Cu+2 (0.01M)/Cu
what would be the voltage of this cell? Given EoAg+/Ag = + 0.80V, EoCu2+/Cu = +0.34V).
5. Calculate ΔrG0 & value of equilibrium constant for the following :
a) Mg(s)/Mg2+//Cu2+/Cu(s); EoCu2+/Cu = +0.34V, EoMg2+/Mg = -2.36
b) Zn(s) + Cu2+  Zn2+ + Cu EoCu2+/Cu = +0.34V, EoZn2+/Zn = -0.76V
c) Cu (s) + 2Ag+  Cu +2+ 2Ag(s) EoCu2+/Cu = +0.34V, EoAg+/Ag = + 0.80V
d) 2Fe3+ + 2I- → 2Fe2+ + I2 has Eocell =0.236 V
e) 2Cr(s) + 3Cd2+ → 2Cr3+ + 3Cd(s) EoCr3+/Cr= - 0.74V , EoCd2+/Cd= - 0.40V
6. Given the standard electrode potentials,:K+/K = –2.93V, Ag+/Ag = 0.80V, Hg2+/Hg = 0.79V Mg2+/Mg = –
2.37 V, Cr3+/Cr = – 0.74V.Arrange these metals in their increasing order of reducing power
7. Electrochemical cell gives an electrical potential of
when concentration and ions is unity. State the direction of flow of current and also specify
whether zinc and copper are deposited or dissolved at their respective electrodes when: (i) an
external opposite potential of less than 1.1 V is applied. (ii) an external potential of is applied. (iii)
an external potential of greater than is applied.
8. Define conductivity,molar conductivity &. limiting molar conductivity.
9. Express the relation among the cell constant ,the resistance of the solution in the cell and the
conductivity of the solution .How is the conductivity of a solution related to its molar conductivity.
10. The resistance of 0.01M NaCl solution at 25oC is 200ohm.The cell constant of the conductivity cell is
unity .calculate the molar conductivity of the solution.
11. The conductivity of 0.20M solution of KCl at 298 K is 0.0248SCm-1.Calculate its molar conductivity.
12. The Molar conductivity of a 1.5M solution of an electrolyte is found to be 138.9 SCm 2 mol-1 . Calculate
the conductivity of this solution.
13. The resistance of conductivity cell containing 0.001M KCl at 298K is 1500 ohm. What is cell constant if
conductivity of 0.001M KCl at 298K is 0.146X 10-3Scm-1.
14. When a certain conductance cell was filled with 0.1M KCl solution it has resistance of 85 ohm at
25oC.When the same cell was filled with an aqueous solution of 0.052M of unknown electrolyte the
resistance was 96 ohm. Calculate the molar conductivity of electrolyte. The conductivity of 0.1 M
solution of KCl is 1.29 x 10-2Scm-1.
15. The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05 molL-1 NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm and length 50 cm
is 5.55 X 103 ohm. Calculate its resistivity, conductivity & molar conductivity.
16. State Kohlrausch law and its application. Limiting molar conductivity of NaCl, HCl and NaAc are 126.4,
425.9 &91 SCm2 mol-1.Calculate Limiting molar conductivity of HAc.
17. Calculate the degree of dissociation of acetic at 298K,given that Λm(CH3COOH)=11.7 SCm2 mol-1 ,
Λ0m(CH3COO-)=40.9 SCm2 mol-1 , Λ0m(H+)=349.1 SCm2 mol-1

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18. Conductivity of 0.00241M acetic acid is 7.896 X 10 S cm . Calculate its molar conductivity. If Λ for
acetic acid is 390.5 S cm2 mol-1. What is its dissociation constant?
19. The molar Conductivity of 0.025 molL-1 methanoic acid is 46.1 S cm2 mol-1. Calculate its degree of
dissociation & dissociation constant. If λ0(H+) is 349.6 S cm2 mol-1 and λ0(HCOO-) = 54.6 S cm2 mol-1.
20. Why does the conductivity of a solution decrease with dilution?
21. How do you account for molar conductivity of strong (CH3COONa or KCl ) and weak electrolyte
(CH3COOH)with concentration? Plot the graphs also.
22. Solutions of two electrolytes ‘A’ and ‘B’ are diluted. The Λm of ‘B’ increases 1.5 times while that of A
increases 25 times. Which of the two is a strong electrolyte? Justify your answer
23. How much charge is required for following reduction: (i) 1 mol of Al3+ to Al (ii) 1 mol of MnO4- to Mn2+
24. How much electricity in terms of Faraday is required to produce (i)20g of Ca from molten CaCl 2 (ii) 40g
of Al from molten AlCl3
25. How much electricity in terms of Coulomb is required for the oxidation of (i) 1 mol of H 2O to O2 (ii) 1
mol of FeO to Fe2O3
26. A current of 1.50 A was passed through an electrolytic cell containing AgNO3 solution with inert
electrodes.the Weight of silver deposited was 1.50g.How long did the current flow? (Molar mass of Ag
= 108gmol-1)
27. A solution of Ni (NO3)2 is electrolysed between platinum electrodes using a current of 5 amperes
for 20 minutes. What mass of Ni is deposited at the cathode?
28. Calculate the time to deposit 1.27g of copper at the cathode when a current of 2A was passed
through the solution of CuSO4. (Molar mass of Cu = 63.5gmol-1)
29. How many moles of mercury will be produced by electrolyzing 10M Hg(NO3)2 solution with a current
0f 2.00A for three hours. (Molar mass of Hg = 200.6 gmol-1)
30. Three electrolytic cells A,B,C containing solutions ZnSO4,AgNO3,and CuSO4 respectively are connected
in series .A steady current of 1.5 amperes was passed though them until 1.45g of silver deposited at
the cathode of cell B.How long did the current flow? What mass of copper and zinc were deposited?
(Molar mass of Zn = 65,Cu = 63.5, Ag = 108 gmol-1
31. Predict the products of electrolysis: (a) An aq. Solution of AgNO3 with silver electrodes. (b) An aq.
Solution of AgNO3 with platinum electrodes. (c). An aq. Solution of H2SO4 with platinum electrodes.
(d). An aq. Solution of CuCl2 with platinum electrodes. (e) Aqueous sodium bromide (f) Copper
sulphate using inert electrodes (Pt) (g) Molten NaCl (h) Aqueous sodium chloride solution
32. On the basis of E° values, O2 gas should be liberated at anode but it is Cl2 gas which is liberated in the
electrolysis of aqueous NaCl. Explain
33. Classify Primary Cell or Secondary cell: Dry Cell ,Mercury Cell ,Lead Storage Battery Nickel cadmium
cell .
34. Write the name of the cell which is generally used in transistors. Write the reactions taking place at
the cathode and anode of this cell.
35. Write the name of the cell which is generally used in hearing aids. Write the reactions taking place at
the cathode and anode of this cell
36. Write the name of the cell which is generally used in automobiles & inverters?
37. Write the reaction involved in the Lead Storage Battery. What happens when Lead Storage Battery is
recharged?
38. What is Nickel-Cadmium cell.State its one advantage & disadvantage over Lead Storage Battery.
39. Which cell was used in Apollo space programme.
40. What is Fuel Cell? Explain with diagram & reaction involved in the following cell.
41. Write two advantages of H2-O2 fuel cell over ordinary cell.
42. Suggest two materials other than hydrogen that can be used as fuels in fuel cells.
43. Define Corrosion. How it is prevented.
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