Unit-3–Electrochemistry

Section A

I] Multiple Choice Questions:

1. The limiting molar conductivity for NaCI, KBr and KCI are 126,152 and150 Scm2mol-1, the limiting
molar conductivity of NaBr is:

a)278 Scm2mol-1 b)176 Scm2mol-1 c) 128 Scm2mol-1 d) 302 Scm2mol-1

2. The difference between electrode potentials of two electrodes when no current is drawn
through the cell is

(a) cell potential (b) EMF

(c) potential difference (d) Cell voltage

3. Molten NaCl on electrolysis gives ………….. on cathode.

(a) Chlorine
(b) Sodium
(c) Sodium amalgam
(d) Hydrogen

4. An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when;

(a) Ecell = 0 (b) Ecell > E ext (c) Eext > E cell (d) Ecell = E ext

5. The factors which influence the conductance of solution:

a) solute-solvent interaction
b) solute-solute interaction
c) all of these
d) temperature

II] Read the given passage and answer the questions based on passage and related concepts studied
The conductivity or specific conductivity of an electrolytic solution varies with the concentration of the
solutions of different electrolytes. For comparing the conductances of the solutions of different electrolytes, it
is essential that the solutions should have equal volumes and they must contain definite amount of the
electrolytes which give ions carrying the same total charge. The conducting power of an electrolytic solution
can be expressed in terms of molar conductance. The effect of molar conductivity can be studied by plotting
values against the square root of the concentration. Following two figures show the behaviour of strong and
weak electrolytes with change of concentration.

6. Write the relationship between specific conductivity and equivalent conductivity?

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 6. Write the relationship between specific conductivity and molar conductivity.
7. What is the effect of decreasing concentration on the molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte?
8. Write the mathematical expression for Kohlrausch’s law in terms of equivalent conductivities.
9. What is meant by limiting molar conductivity?

III] Assertion-reason questions:

In the following questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given.
Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
(a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is the correct explanation for
assertion.
(b) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is not the correct explanation for
assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
(d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

10. Assertion: Cu is less reactive than hydrogen.

Reason: E Θ (Cu 2+/Cu) is positive
11. Assertion : E Ag +/Ag increases with increase in concentration of Ag+ ions.
Reason : E Ag +/Ag has a positive value.
12. Assertion : For measuring resistance of an ionic solution, AC source is used.
Reason: Concentration of ionic solution will change if DC source is used.
13. Assertion: Current stops flowing when Ecell = 0
Reason: Equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.
14. Assertion: Conductivity of all electrolytes decreases on dilution.
Reason : On dilution number of ions per unit volume decreases.

Section B

III] Answer the following:

15. State Kohlrausch’s law.
16. For the standard cell:
Cu(s)/Cu 2+(aq) || Ag +(aq) /Ag(s)
E Θ (Cu 2+/Cu) = +0.34 V E Θ Ag + /Ag= +0.80 V
i. Identify the cathode and the anode as the current is drawn from the cell.
ii. Write the reaction taking place at the electrodes.
iii. Calculate the standard cell potential.

17. 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?

18. Predict the products of electrolysis of the following:

i) Molten sodium chloride with platinum electrodes
ii) A dilute solution of sulphuric acid with platinum electrodes

19. The molar conductivity of a 1.5 M solution of an electrolyte is found to be 138.9 S cm2 mol-1. Calculate the
conductivity of this solution.

6. Write the relationship between specific conductivity and equivalent conductivity?

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20. From the given cells: Lead storage cell, Mercury cell, Fuel cell and Dry cell
Answer the following:
(i) Which cell is used in hearing aids?
(ii) Which cell was used in Apollo Space Programme?
(iii) Which cell is used in automobiles and inverters?
(iv) Which cell does not have long life?

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