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QUESTIONS
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
TEST BANK
PART 2
Grade 11
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Electrochemistry Test bank part 2

1. In a redox reaction, the species that loses electrons
A. is oxidized
B. is called the cathode
C. gains mass at the electrode
D. decreases in oxidation number
Ans: A

2. Which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent?

A. Cu2+
B. Pb2+
C. Ni2+
D. Sn2+
Ans: A

3. Metallic platinum reacts spontaneously with Au3+(aq) but does not react
with Ag+(aq). The metals, in order of increasing strength as reducing
agents, are
A. Ag, Pt, Au
B. Pt, Au, Ag
C. Au, Ag, Pt
D. Au, Pt, Ag
Ans: D

4. The oxidizing agent in the above reaction is

A. Fe2+
B. Fe3+
C. Mn2+
D. MnO4-
Ans: D

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5. MnO4- + 5Fe2+ + 8H+ → Mn2+ + 5Fe3+ + 4H2O. During the reaction,
electrons transfer from
A. Fe3+ to Fe2+
B. Fe2+ to MnO4-
C. MnO4- to Fe2+
D. MnO4- to Mn2+
Ans: B

6. As an element is oxidized, its oxidation number

A. increases as electrons are lost
B. decreases as electrons are lost
C. increases as electrons are gained
D. decreases as electrons are gained
Ans: A

7. A solution of 1.0 M Pb(NO3)2 will not react with a container made of

A. Cu
B. Fe
C. Sn
D. Zn
Ans: A

8. A spontaneous redox reaction occurs when a piece of iron is placed in

1.0 M CuSO4. The reducing agent is
A. Fe
B. Cu2+
C. H2O
D. SO42-
Ans: A

9. A substance is oxidized when it

A. loses protons
B. gains protons
C. loses electrons
D. gains electrons
Ans: C

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10. A strip of titanium, Ti, is placed in 1.0 M Sn(NO3)2. The shiny surface of
the titanium darkens indication that a reaction has occurred. From this
observation it may be concluded that
A. Ti2+ is a weaker reducing agent than Sn2+
B. Ti2+ is a weaker oxidizing agent than Sn2+
C. Ti2+ is a stronger reducing agent than Sn2+
D. Ti2+ is a stronger oxidizing agent than Sn2+
Ans: B

11. Consider the following redox reaction : Hg2+ + Cu → Hg + Cu2+. In this

reaction, Hg2+ is a
A. weaker reducing agent than Cu2+
B. weaker oxidizing agent than Cu2+
C. stronger reducing agent than Cu2+
D. stronger oxidizing agent than Cu2+
Ans: D

12. The species which gains electrons in a redox reaction

A. loses mass
B. is oxidized
C. is the oxidizing agent
D. increases in oxidization number
Ans: C

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13. Samples of Uranium, Vanadium and Yttrium (U, V, Y) were placed in
solutions containing the metallic ions U3+, V2+, and Y3+. The following
observations were recorded.

Trial Ion Metal Observation

1 U3+ Y reaction
2 V2+ U reaction
3 V2+ Y reaction
4 Y3+ V no reaction

The oxidizing agents from the strongest to the weakest are

A. V2+, U3+, Y3+
B. U3+, V2+, Y3+
C. Y3+, U3+, V2+
D. V2+, Y3+, U3+
Ans: A

14. Use the data below to answer the question.

Mo3+(aq) + Ir(s) → no observable reaction
Ir3+(aq) + Nd(s) → Nd3+(aq) + Ir(s)
Mo3+(aq) + Nd(s) → Nd3+(aq) + Mo(s)
From these data it can be predicted that the oxidizing agents, listed from
strongest to weakest, are:
A. Ir3+ > Mo3+ > Nd3+
B. Mo3+ > Nd3+ > Ir3+
C. Ir3+ > Nd3+ > Mo3+
D. Mo > Ir > Nd
Ans: A

15. Which process could cause X2-(aq) to change to X+(aq)?

A. Z(s) → Z3-(aq)
B. Z(s) → Z3+(aq)
C. Z2-(aq) → Z+(aq)
D. Z3-(aq) → Z(s)
Ans: A

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16. In the reaction, what is the reducing agent?
4 Zn(s) + 10 H+(aq) + NO3-(aq) → NH4+(aq) + 4 Zn2+(aq) + 3 H2O(l)
A. Zn(s)
B. H+(aq)
C. Zn2+(aq)
D. NO3-(aq)

Ans: A

17. A student observed the reactions between four different metals and the
solutions of their ions, and then recorded these 'spontaneous' reactions.
I. W(s) + X+(aq) → W+(aq) + X(s)
II. X(s) + Y+(aq) → X+(aq) + Y(s)
III. Y(s) + Z+(aq) → Y+(aq) + Z(s)
IV. X(s) + W+(aq) → X+(aq) + W(s)
V. X(s) + Z+(aq) → X+(aq) + Z(s)
If equation I is correct, which equation did the student record incorrectly?
A. II
B. III
C. IV
D. V
Ans: C

18. The reaction below proceeds spontaneously.

A2+(aq) + X(s) → A(s) + X2+(aq)
Elements A(s) and X(s) respectively, could be
A. Cr2+ and Co
B. Pb2+ and Cu
C. Co2+ and Cu
D. Ni2+ and Zn
Ans: D

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19. A piece of Sn(s) was placed in the following solutions:
I. Cu(NO3)2(aq)
II. Hg(NO3)2(aq)
III. AgNO3(aq)
IV. Fe(NO3)2(aq)
A spontaneous reaction will occur in all solutions except
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Ans: D

20. Theoretically, a reducing agent can be described as a substance that

A. loses electrons and becomes reduced.
B. loses electrons and causes reduction.
C. gains electrons and causes oxidation.
D. gains electrons and becomes reduced.
Ans: B

21.In the reaction

Cu(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)
A. Cu(s) is reduced by the oxidizing agent.
B. Ag+(aq) is the reducing agent and Cu(s) is reduced.
C. Cu(s) is the reducing agent and Ag+(aq) is reduced.
D. Cu(s) is the oxidizing agent and Ag+(aq) is oxidized.
Ans: C

22. Which of the following reactions is non-spontaneous?

A. I2(s) + Fe(s) → 2I-(aq) + Fe2+(aq)
B. Ni2+(aq) + Sn2+(aq) → Ni(s) + Sn4+(aq)
C. 2Li(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2Li+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) + H2(g)
D. 2Cl2(g) + 2 H2O(l) → 4Cl-(aq) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq)
Ans: B

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23. Which of the following best describes the process of oxidation?
A. the process in which oxygen is produced
B. the process in which electrons are added
C. the process in which the oxidation number decreases
D. the process in which the oxidation number increases
Ans: D

24. What is the oxidation number of N in the mercury (II) compound

Hg(NH3)2Cl2?
A. -6
B. -4
C. -3
D. +2
Ans: C

25. Which of the following combinations will react spontaneously under

standard conditions?
A. Ag + Br2
B. Ni + Co2+
C. Zn + Mg2+
D. Au + HNO3
Ans: A

26. Identify the substance that is oxidized in the following equation:

Br2 + SO2(g) + K2SO4 + 2H2O → H2SO4 + 2KBr
A. Br2
B. SO2
C. H2O
D. K2SO4
Ans: B

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27. What is the reducing agent in the following equation?
Fe2+ + 2I- → Fe(s) + I2(s)
A. I2
B. I-
C. Fe2+
D. Fe3+
Ans: B

28. What is the oxidation number of C in the C3H5O2- ion ?

A. -1/3
B. -2/3
C. -1
D. -2
Ans: B

29. Which of the following best describes what happens when lead solid is
placed in a 1.0 M solution of Cu(NO3)2?
A. The solution turns a darker blue.
B. No changes are observed.
C. Copper solid forms on the lead and the solution changes color.
D. The mass of lead solid increases and the solution does not change
color.
Ans: C

30. Identify the reducing agent in the following equation:

Zn + 2MnO2 + H2O ⇌ Zn(OH)2 + 2MnO(OH)
A. Zn
B. H2O
C. MnO2
D. Zn(OH)2
Ans: A

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31. Which of the following pairs of ions will react spontaneously in a
solution?
A. Cu2+ and Fe2+
B. Pb2+ and Sn2+
C. Co2+ and Cr2+
D. Mn2+ and Cr2+
Ans: C

32. When NO2 reacts to form N2O4 the oxidation number of nitrogen
A. increases by 2
B. increases by 4
C. increases by 8
D. does not change
Ans: D

33. Consider the following redox equation:

12H+(aq) + 2IO3-(aq) + 10Fe2+(aq) → 10Fe3+(aq) + I2(s) + 6H2O(l)
The reducing agent is
A. I2
B. H+
C. Fe2+
D. IO3-
Ans: C

34. The oxidation number of nitrogen increases in

A. NO3- → NO
B. N2O4 → NI3
C. NH3 → NH4+
D. NO2 → N2O5
Ans: D

35. Which of the following represents a balanced reduction half-reaction?

A. VO2 + 2H+ + 2e- → V2+ + H2O
B. VO2 + H2 → V2+ + H2O + le-
C. VO2 + 2H+ + le- → V2+ + H2O
D. VO2 + 4H+ + 2e- → V2+ + 2H2O
Ans: D

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36. Consider the following half reaction:
Sb2O3 + 6H+ + 6e- ⇄ 2Sb + 3H2O
The oxidation number of antimony in Sb2O3
A. increases by 3
B. increases by 6
C. decreases by 3
D. decreases by 6
Ans: C

37. Consider the following unbalanced half-reaction

HClO2 ⇄ HClO
The balanced half-reaction would have
A. 1 electron on the left
B. 1 electron on the right
C. 2 electrons on the left
D. 2 electrons on the right
Ans: C

38. The oxidation number of platinum in Pt(H2O)42+ is

A. +2
B. 0
C. +4
D. +1/2
Ans: A

39. Consider the following half-reaction :

BrO- → Br- (basic)
The balanced equation for the half-reaction is
A. BrO- + 2H+ + 2e- → Br- + H2O
B. BrO- + 2H+ → Br- + H2O + 2e-
C. BrO- + H2O → Br- + 2OH- + 2e-
D. BrO- + H2O + 2e- → Br- + 2OH-
Ans: D

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40. Consider the following redox reaction:
2MnO4- + 5CH3CHO + 6H+ → 5CH3COOH + 2Mn2+ + 3H2O
The species that loses the electron is
A. H2O
B. MnO4-
C. CH3CHO
D. CH3COOH
Ans: C

41. Hydrogen has an oxidation number of –1 in

A. H2
B. NaH
C. H2O
D. KOH
Ans: B

42. Consider the following:

2NO3- + 4H+ + 2e- → N2O4 + 2H2O
This equation represents
A. reduction
B. oxidation
C. neutralization
D. decomposition
Ans: A

43. Which of the following half-reactions is balanced?

A. IO3- + 6H+ +5e- → I2 + 3H2O
B. IO3- + 6H+ + 4e- →1/2 I2 + 3H2O
C. IO3- + 6H+ → ½ I2 + 3H2O + 5e-
D. IO3- + 6H+ + 5e- → ½ I2 + 3H2O
Ans: D

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44. Consider the following redox reaction:
Al + MnO4- + 2H2O →Al(OH)4- + MnO2
The chemical species being oxidized is
A. Al
B. MnO4-
C. Al(OH)4-
D. MnO2
Ans: A

45. Consider the following redox reaction:

6H+ + 6I- + ClO3- → 3I2 + 3H2O + Cl-
The reducing agent is
A. I-
B. I2
C. H+
D. ClO3-
Ans: A

46. Nitrogen has an oxidization number of zero in

A. N2
B. NO2
C. NH3
D. HNO3
Ans: A

47. When MnO4- reacts to form Mn2+, the manganese in MnO4- is

A. reduced as its oxidation number increases
B. reduced as its oxidation number decreases
C. oxidized as its oxidation number increases
D. oxidized as its oxidation number decreases
Ans: B

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48. Consider the following reaction:
2HNO3 + 3H2S → 2NO + 3S + 4H2O
The nitrogen in HNO3 undergoes
A. reduction
B. oxidation
C. electrolysis
D. neutralization
Ans: A

49. The oxidation number in carbon in CaC2O4 is

A. +2
B. +3
C. +4
D. +6
Ans: B

50. Consider the following redox reaction:

2Cr3+(aq) + 3Cl2(aq) + 7H2O(l) → Cr2O72-(aq) + 6Cl-(aq) + 14H+(aq)
The species which loses electrons is
A. Cl2
B. Cr3+
C. H2O
D. Cr2O72-
Ans: B

51. Which equation represents a redox reaction?

A. Pb2+ + 2Cl- → PbCl2
B. CaO + CO2 → CaCO3
C. Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2
D. HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
Ans: C

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52. In a redox reaction, ClO- was converted to Cl- in a basic solution. The
balanced half-reaction for this process is
A. ClO- + H2O + 2e- → Cl- + 2OH-
B. ClO- + 2OH- → Cl- + 2e- + H2O
C. ClO- + H2O → Cl- + 2e- + 2OH-
D. ClO- + 2OH- + 2e- → Cl- + H2O
Ans: A

53.Which of the following equations is not predicted to represent a redox

reaction?
A. 2 H2O(l) + O2(g) → 2H2O2(l)
B. 2 Sn2+(aq) → Sn(s) + Sn4+(aq)
C. Ag+(aq) + Cl-(aq) → AgCl(s)
D. C2H4(g) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 2 H2O(g)
Ans: C

54. The metal molybdenum, Mo, can react to produce MoO2(s). The half
reaction that explains the change in oxidation state of molybdenum can
be written
A. Mo(s) + 2e- → Mo2+
B. Mo(s) → Mo2+ + 2e-
C. Mo4+ + 4e- → Mo(s)
D. Mo(s) → Mo4+ + 4e-
Ans: D

55. Which incomplete half-reaction is an oxidation?

A. 2H+ + 12 O2(g) → H2O(l)
B. Cr2O72- + 14H+ → 2 Cr3+ + 7 H2O(l)
C. K+ → K(s)
D. 2 I- → I2(s)
Ans: D

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56. Which of these would react spontaneously with Co(s) but not with H2(g)?
A. H2O(l)
B. Ni2+(aq)
C. Ca2+(aq)
D. Br-(aq)
Ans: B

57. The chemical that will reduce copper (II) ions and also oxidize metallic
nickel is aqueous
A. iron (III) nitrate
B. tin (II) sulfate
C. iron (II) nitrate
D. zinc sulfate
Ans: B

58. F2(g) is a strong reducing agent F2(g) has a strong attraction for electrons.
Based on this information, one should determine that
A. the statement and the explanation are true, and that the explanation
is correct for the statement.
B. both the statement and the explanation are true, but the explanation is
not correct for the statement.
C. the statement is true, but the explanation is false.
D. the statement is false, but the explanation is true
Ans: D

59. Solutions containing Fe2+(aq), Sn2+(aq) and Cr2+(aq) are mixed together.
The reaction most likely to occur is
A. 2Fe2+(aq) + 2 H2O(l) → Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq)
B. Sn2+(aq) + 2Cr2+(aq) → Sn(s) + 2 Cr3+(aq)
C. Sn2+(aq) + Cr2+(aq) → Sn4+(aq) + Cr(s)
D. Sn2+(aq) + 2 Fe2+(aq) → Sn(s) + 2 Fe3+(aq)
Ans: B

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60. Four reducing agents listed in order of decreasing strength are W, Z, Y
and X. Four statements about the reaction between the reducing agents
and their respective oxidizing agents are:
I. W(s) + X2+(aq) → W2+(aq) + X(s)
II. Y(s) + X2+(aq) → Y2+(aq) + X(s)
III. W(s) + Z2+(aq) → no reaction
2+
IV. Y(s) + Z (aq) → Y2+(aq) + Z(s)
The statement(s) inconsistent with the correct order of reducing agents is
(are)
A. IV only
B. III only
C. I and II
D. III and IV
Ans: D

61. Consider the following overall reaction:

2Rh+ + Pb(s) → 2Rh(s) + Pb2+- E0 = 0.73 V
The E0 for the half-reaction Rh+ + e- ⇄ Rh is
A. -0.86 V
B. -0.60 V
C. +0.60 V
D. +0.86 V
Ans: C

62. Which of the following systems would be correct if the zinc half-cell
would have been chosen as the standard instead of the hydrogen half-
cell?
A. The reduction potentials of all the half-cells would remain unchanged
B. The reduction potentials of all the half-cells would increase by 0.76 V
C. The reduction potentials of all the half-cells would have positive values
D. The reduction potentials of the hydrogen half-cell decrease by 0.76 V
Ans: B

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63. Three beakers contain 1.0 M CuCl2. A piece of metal is placed in each
of the beakers

BEAKER SOLUTION METAL

1 CuCl2 Zn
2 CuCl2 Ag
3 CuCl2 Ni
Reactions occur in
A. beaker 2 only
B. beakers 1, 2, and 3
C. beakers 1 and 2 only
D. beakers 1 and 3 only
Ans: D

64. Consider the following redox reaction:

3SO2 + 3H2O + ClO3- → 3SO42- + 6H+ + Cl-
The reduction half-reaction is
A. ClO3- + 6H+ → Cl- + 3H2O + 6e-
B. ClO3- + 6H+ + 6e- → Cl - + 3H2O
C. SO2 + 2H2O → SO42- + 4H+ + 2e-
D. SO2 + 2H2O + 2e- → SO42- + 4H+
Ans: B

65. What two substances are produced when Cr and 1.0 M MnO4- react in
a basic solution?
A. Mn2+ and Cr3+
B. MnO2 and Cr3+
C. Mn2+ and Cr2+
D. MnO2 and CrO42-
Ans: B

66. Bromine, Br2, will react spontaneously with

A. I-
B. I2
C. Cl-
D. Cl2
Ans: A

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67. The substances H2O2, H3PO4 and H2SO3 in order of increasing
strengths as oxidizing agents are.
A. H2O2, H3PO4, H2SO3
B. H2SO3, H3PO4, H2O2
C. H3PO4, H2SO3 , H2O2
D. H2O2,H2SO3 , H3PO4
Ans: C

68. Consider the following overall equation for an electrochemical cell:

3Ag+ + Cr → Cr3+ + 3Ag
At standard conditions ,the initial cell voltage is
A. +0.06 V
B. +0.39 V
C. +1.21 V
D. +1.54
Ans: D

69. A solution of 1.0 M Co(NO3)2 should be stored in a container made of

A. tin
B. zinc
C. aluminum
D. magnesium
Ans: A

70. A strong oxidizing agent has a

A. weak attraction for electrons
B. strong attraction for electrons
C. weak ability to become reduced
D. strong ability to become oxidized
Ans: B

71. The two species which react spontaneously in acidic solutions are
A. IO3- and I2
B. SO42- and S
C. BrO3- and Br -
D. AuCl4- and Au
Ans: C

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72. Consider the following redox reaction:
Co2+(aq) + 2Ag(s) → 2Ag+(aq) + Co(s)
The reaction is
A. spontaneous and Eo is positive.
B. spontaneous and Eo is negative.
C. non-spontaneous and Eo is positive.
D. non-spontaneous and Eo is negative
Ans: D

73. Referring to the data booklet, which of the following can act as an
oxidizing agent but not as a reducing agent?
A. Zn
B. Cl-
C. Sn2+
D. Fe3+
Ans: D

74. Which equation represents a redox reaction?

A. Pb2+ + 2Cl- → PbCl2
B. CaO + CO2 → CaCO3
C. Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2
D. HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
Ans: C

75. In a redox reaction, ClO- was converted to Cl- in a basic solution. The
balanced half-reaction for this process is
A. ClO- + H2O + 2e- → Cl- + 2OH-
B. ClO- + 2OH- → Cl- + 2e- + H2O
C. ClO- + H2O → Cl- + 2e- + 2OH-
D. ClO- + 2OH- + 2e- → Cl- + H2O
Ans: A

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76. Which of the following gives the correct oxidation numbers for the
nitrogen atoms in all three chemical species?
N2 Li3N NO2-
A 0 -3 +3
B -3 -3 +3
C 0 +3 -3
D -3 -3 -3
Ans: A

77. The oxidation number of manganese changes as MnO4- is converted to

MnO2How many electrons are gained or lost by the manganese during
the change?
A. 1e- lost
B. 1e- gained
C. 3e- lost
D. 3e- gained
Ans: D

78. Which of the solutions listed below should NOT be stored in a tin-
plated container?
I. NaNO3(aq)
II. AgNO3(aq)
III. SnBr2(aq)
IV. Cl2(aq)
A. I only
B. II and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. II and III
Ans: B

79. If fluorine gas is bubbled through NaI(aq), …….

A. Na+(aq) is reduced
B. I-(aq) is oxidized
C. F2(aq) is oxidized
D. I-(aq) is reduced
Ans: B

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80. A high school laboratory's waste container is used to dispose of
aqueous solutions of sodium nitrate, potassium sulfate, hydrochloric
acid, and tin(II) chloride. The most likely net redox reaction predicted
to occur inside the waste container is represented by the equation:
A. Sn2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + 4H+(aq) → 2NO(g) + 2H2O(l) + Sn4+(aq)
B. 2 H+(aq) + 2K+(aq) → H2(g) + K(s)
C. SO42-(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2 Cl-(aq) → H2SO3(aq) + H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
D. Cl2(g) + Sn2+(aq) → Cl-(aq) + Sn(s)
Ans: A

81.The net ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous solutions of tin
(II) bromide and iron (III) nitrate is
A. Sn2+(aq) + NO3-(aq) → NO2(g) + Sn4+(aq)
B. Sn2+(aq) + 2 Fe3+(aq) → Sn4+(aq) + 2 Fe2+(aq)
C. 2Sn2+(aq) + Fe3+(aq) → 2 Sn3+(aq) + Fe2+(aq)
D. Sn2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) → 2NO2(g) + Sn4+(aq
Ans: B

82. Use the following unbalanced redox reaction to answer this question.
__O2(g) + ___H+(aq) + ___Ag(s) → __Ag+(aq) + ___H2O(l)
The coefficients for the balanced equation are
A. 1,4,4,4,2
B. 1,4,1,1,2
C. 1,2,1,1,1
D. 1,1,1,1,1
Ans: A

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83. A student mixes various combinations of the metals Pd, Cd and Ga with
1.0 M solutions of their ions. The student then measures the voltages
and puts them in the table below.
1 Ga Pd2+ +1.18 V
2+
2 Ga Cd +0.16 V
2+
3 Cd Pd ?

What voltage is produced by reaction # 3?

A. -1.34 V
B. -1.02 V
C. +1.02 V
D. +1.34 V
Ans: C

84. Which of the following is a correctly balanced reduction half-reaction?

A. 2HCN + 2e- → C2N2 + 2H+
B. 2Sb + 3H2O + 6e- → Sb2O3 + 6H+
C. NO3- + 3H+ + 3e- → HNO2 + H2O
D. Sb2O5 + 6H+ + 4e- → 2Sb(OH)2+ + H2O
Ans: D

85. Which of the following combinations will react spontaneously under

standard conditions?
A. Ag + Br2
B. Ni + Co2+
C. Zn + Mg2+
D. Au+ HNO3
Ans: A

86. Which of the following best describes what happens when lead solid is
placed in a 1.0 M solution of Cu(NO3)2?
A. Bubbles form on the lead.
B. No changes are observed.
C. Copper solid forms on the lead and the solution changes color.
D. The mass of lead solid increases and the solution does not change color.
Ans: C

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87. Consider the following unbalanced equation for a redox reaction in
acidic solution:
Br- + BrO3- → Br2
What is the equation for the balanced reduction half-reaction?
A. 2Br- → Br2 + 2e-
B. 2Br- + 2e- → Br2
C. 5e- + 6H+ + 2BrO3- → Br2 + 3H2O
D. 10e- + 12H+ + 2BrO3- → Br2 + 6H2O
Ans: D

88. What reaction will occur when a solution containing 1.0 M MgSO4 and
1.0 M CoCl2 is stored in a galvanized (Zn coated) bucket?
A. Mg(s) + Cl2 → MgCl2(s)
B. Co2+ + SO42- → CoSO4(s)
C. Co2+ + Zn(s) → Zn2+ + Co(s)
D. Mg2+ + Zn(s) → Zn2+ + Mg(s)
Ans: C

89. When the skeletal equation I- → IO3- is balanced in acidic solution,

H2O, H+ and e- will appear. Which of the following are the correct
balancing coefficients?
H2O H+ e-
A 3 3 2
B 3 6 6
C 3 6 5
D 6 12 10
Ans: B

90. Consider the following balanced redox equation in acidic solution:

5H2O + 2CoCl2 + OCl- → 2Co(OH)3 + 5Cl- + 4H+
Which of the following describes the amounts and locations of OH- and
H2O if the equation is balanced in basic solution?
A. 1H2O on the left and no OH-
B. 1H2O on the left and 4OH- on the left
C. 5H2O on the left and 4OH- on the left
D. 1H2O on the left and 4OH- on the right
Ans: B

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91. In the electrochemical call above, the electrons flow from
voltmeter

1.0 M KNO3

Zn Pb

1M Zn(NO3)2 1M Pb(NO3)2

A. zinc to lead and the mass of zinc increases

B. zinc to lead and the mass of lead increases
C. lead to zinc and the mass of zinc increases
D. lead to zinc and the mass of lead increases
Ans: B

92. The initial cell voltage is

A. -0.89 V
B. -0.63 V
C. +0.63 V
D. +0.89 V
Ans: C

93. In an operating lead-zinc electrochemical cell shown above, the cathode

A. gains mass as anions are reduced
B. loses mass as anions are reduced
C. gains mass as cations are reduced
D. loses mass as cations are reduced
Ans: C

94. The equation for the half-reaction at the anode is

A. Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn
B. Pb2+ + 2e- → Pb
C. Zn → Zn2+ + 2e-
D. Pb → Pb2+ + 2e-
Ans: C

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95. The equation for the half-reaction at the cathode is
A. Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn
B. Pb2+ + 2e- → Pb
C. Zn → Zn2+ + 2e-
D. Pb → Pb2+ + 2e-
Ans: B

96. The direction of electron flow in an electrochemical cell is from

A. anode to cathode through the external wire
B. cathode to anode through the external wire
C. anode to cathode through the external wire and back through the salt
bridge
D. cathode to anode through the external wire and back through the salt
bridge
Ans: A

97. Which of the following is formed at the anode during the electrolysis of
1.0 M NaI?
A. I2
B. O2
C. H2
D. Na
Ans: A

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- +
Pt Pt

Molten MgCl2

98. As this cell operates

A. Cl- is oxidized at the anode
B. Mg2+ is oxidized at the anode
C. Cl- is oxidized at the cathode
D. Mg2+ is oxidized at the cathode
Ans: A

99.In an operating electrochemical cell, the anions migrate

A. towards the anode through the wire
B. towards the cathode through the wire
C. towards the anode through the salt bridge
D. towards the cathode through the salt bridge
Ans: C

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100. As the above electrochemical cell operates
voltmeter

1.0 M KNO3

Mg Cu

1 M Mg(NO3)2 1 M CuSO4

A. nitrate ions migrate into the copper half-cell

B. copper (II) ions migrate through the salt bridge
C. magnesium ions migrate through the salt bridge
D. potassium ions migrate into the magnesium half-cell
Ans: C

101. In the above electrochemical cell, the reaction at the anode is

A. Cu → Cu2+ + 2e-
B. Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu
C. Mg → Mg2+ + 2e-
D. Mg2+ + 2e- → Mg
Ans: C

102. In the above electrochemical cell, the initial voltage is

A. 2.03 V
B. 2.52 V
C. 2.71 V
D. 2.89 V
Ans: C

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103. Which of the following aqueous solutions produces H2(g) and O2(g)
during electrolysis
A. 1.0 M KI
B. 1.0 M CuI2
C. 1.0 M K2SO4
D. 1.0 M CuSO4
Ans: C

104. In the electrolysis of molten zinc chloride, the half-reaction at the

anode is
A. Cl2 + 2e- → 2Cl-
B. 2Cl- → Cl2 + 2e-
C. Zn2+ 2e- → Zn
D. Zn → Zn2+ + 2e-
Ans: B
voltmeter

1.0 M KNO3

Ni Ag

1 M Ni(NO3)2 1 M AgNO3

105. The initial cell voltage at 25oC is

A. -1.06 V
B. -0.54 V
C. +0.54 V
D. +1.06 V
Ans: D

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106. The balanced equation for the overall reaction is
A. Ni+(aq) + Ag(s) → Ag+(aq) + Ni(s)
B. Ni(s) + Ag+(aq) → Ag(s) + Ni+(aq)
C. Ni2+(aq) + 2Ag(s) → 2Ag+(aq) + Ni(s)
D. Ni(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → 2Ag(s) + Ni2+(aq)
Ans: D

107. This redox reaction occurs because

A. Ag(s) is a stronger oxidizing agent than Ni(s)
B. Ag(s) is a weaker reducing agent than Ni(s)
C. Ag+(aq) is a stronger reducing agent than Ni2+(aq)
D. Ag+(aq) is a weaker oxidizing agent than Ni2+(aq)
Ans: B
voltmeter

1.0 M KNO3

Au Pb

1 M Au(NO3)3 1 M Pb(NO3)2

108. The direction of the electron flow is

A. from Au to Pb through the wire
B. from Pb to Au from the wire
C. from Au to Pb through the salt bridge
D. from Pb to Au through the salt bridge
Ans: B

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109. As the cell operates
A. NO3- and K+ will migrate toward the Pb half-cell
B. NO3- and K+ will migrate toward the Au half-cell
C. NO3- will migrate toward the Pb half-cell and K+ will migrate toward
the Au half-cell
D. NO3- will migrate toward the Au half-cell and K+ will migrate toward
the Pb half-cell
Ans: C

110. The initial voltage is

A. -1.37 V
B. 0.00 V
C. 1.37 V
D. 1.63 V
Ans: D

111. Which of the following is a balanced half-reaction in base?

A. Cl2 + 3H2O → ClO3- + 6H+ + 5e-
B. Cl2 + 6OH- → ClO3- + 5e- + 3H2O
C. Cl2 + 6H2O → 2ClO3- + 12H+ + 10e-
D. Cl2 + 12OH- → 2ClO3- + 6H2O + 10e-
Ans: D

112. In which of the following unbalanced equations does chromium

undergo oxidation?
A. Cr3+ → Cr
B. Cr3+ → Cr2+
C. Cr3+ → Cr2O72-
D. CrO42- → Cr2O72-
Ans: C

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113. Which of the following is formed at the anode and cathode during the
electrolysis of 1.0 M Na2SO4?
Anode Cathode
A O2 H2
B H2 O2
C H2 Na
D S Na

Ans: A

Consider the electrolytic cell shown in the following diagram:

Power Source

- +

Pt Cu

1 M AgNO3

114. Which of the following describes the anion movement and electrode
masses for the above cell?

Anion Movement Mass of Pt Mass of Cu

Electrode Electrode
A To the Cu Increases Increases
B To the Cu Increases decreases
C To the Pt Decreases Increases
D To the Pt Decreases Decreases
Ans: B

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115. Which of the following describes electrolysis?
A. a process that uses electrical energy to cause a spontaneous reaction
B. a process that generates electrical energy using a spontaneous
reaction
C. a process that uses electrical energy to cause a non-spontaneous
reaction
D. a process that generates electrical energy using a non-spontaneous
reaction
Ans: C
Power Source

- +

Pt Cu

1 M NiI2

116. What products would form at the anode and cathode as this cell
operates?
Anode Cathode
A I2 Ni
B Ni I2
C O2 H2
2+
D Cu Ni
Ans: D

117. In the above cell, if 1.0 M NiI2 is replaced with molten NiI2, what
products would form at the electrodes?

Anode Cathode
A I2 Ni
B Ni I2
C O2 H2
D Cu2+ Ni
Ans: D

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voltmeter

1.0 M KNO3

Pt Pt

1 M KMnO4 1 M H2SO3

Acidified
118. In the above cell, which describes the movement of the electrons?
A. They move from left to right towards the anode.
B. They move from right to left towards the anode.
C. They move from right to left towards the cathode.
D. They move from left to right towards the cathode.
Ans: C

119. Which of the following best describes what happens to the mass of
the anode and the mass of the cathode as the cell operates?
Anode mass Cathode mass
A Decreases Increases
B Decreases No change
C No change Decreases
D No change No change
Ans: D

120. What is the standard voltage E0 for the cell?

A. 0.43 V
B. 0.77 V
C. 1.34 V
D. 1.68 V
Ans: C

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121. The corrosion of iron can be prevented by attaching a piece of zinc to
the iron because the
A. iron acts as an anode
B. zinc reduces more readily than iron
C. electrons flow from the zinc to the iron
D. iron ions form more readily than zinc ions
Ans: C

122. An iron spoon is electroplated with copper. The equation

representing the reduction reaction is
A. Cu2+(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s)
B. Cu(s) → Cu2+(aq) + 2e-
C. Fe2+(aq) + 2e- → Fe(s)
D. Fe(s) → Fe2+(aq) + 2e-
Ans: A

123. In an operating zinc-copper electrochemical cell, the oxidizing agent

A. loses electrodes at the anode
B. loses electrons to the cations
C. gains electrodes at the cations
D. gains electrons from the anions
Ans: C

124. An example of electro refining is the

A. extraction of aluminum from bauxite
B. purification of lead from an impure anode
C. recovery of zinc from a zinc sulfide solution
D. production of chlorine from a sodium chloride solution
Ans: B

125. Electroplating always involves the

A. oxidation of anions
B. reduction of cations
C. reduction at the anode
D. oxidation at the cathode
Ans: B

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126. Hydrogen and oxygen react to provide energy in a
A. dry cell
B. fuel cell
C. alkaline cell
D. lead-acid storage cell
Ans: B

127. En electrolytic process is used to purify impure lead. The electrodes

are
Anode Cathode
A carbon impure lead
B pure lead carbon
C pure lead impure lead
D impure lead pure lead

Ans: D
Power Source

- +
Iron Key Pt

1.0 M CuSO4

128. The half-reaction at the cathode is

A. Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu(s)
B. 2SO42- → S2O82- + 2e-
C. H2O → ½ O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e-
D. 2H2O + 2e- → H2(g) + 2OH-
Ans: A

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129. In the electrolysis of molten PbBr2 with inert electrodes, the products
at the anode and cathode are
Anode Cathode
A Br2 H2
B O2 Pb
C Pb Br2
D Br2 Pb
Ans: D

130. Under which conditions could an electrochemical cell provide 0.93V?

Anode Cathode
A Cu Mg
B Mg Cu
C Ag Pb
D Pb Ag
Ans: D

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