HOLIDAY’S HOMEWORK

ELECTROCHEMISTRY
1.On the basis of the standard electrode potential values stated for acid solution,predict whether
Ti 4+ species may be used to oxidise Fe2+ to Fe3+ .
Ti4+ + e- --------- Ti3+ E0 = 0.01V , Fe3+ + e- ------------- Fe2+ E0 = 0.77V
2. Explain with examples the terms weak & strong electrolyte .
3. Calculate the emf of the cell Mg(s)/Mg 2+(0.1M) Cu2+ (10-3M)/Cu(s)
E0Cu2 /Cu = 0.34V , E0Mg2+/Mg = --2.37V (Ans. 2.65V)
4. Define the terms specific conductance & molar conductivity for solutions of electrolytes .
5. What is primary cell ? Give example .
6. Conductivity of 0.00241M acetic acid solution is 7.896 x 10-5 Scm-1. Calculate its molar
conductivity in this solution . If ∆m0 for acetic acid be 390.5 S cm2mol-1 , what would be its
dissociation constant . (Ans. 32.76 Scm 2mol-1 , 1.86 x 10-5 )
7. What is meant by limiting molar conductivity ?
8. A copper-silver cell is set up . The copper ion concentration is 0.10 M . The concentration of
silver ion is not known . The cell potential when measured was 0.422 V . Determine the
concentration of silver ions in the cell. E0Ag+/Ag = 0.80V , E0Cu2+/Cu = 0.34V(Ans. 7.19x10-2 M)
9. What is a nickel-cadmium cell ? State its one merit & one demerit over lead storage cell. Write
the overall reaction that occurs during discharging of this cell .
10. State kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions. Write an expression for the molar
conductivity of acetic acid at infinite dilution according to kohlrausch law .
11. Calculate ∆m0 for acetic acid . Given that ∆ m0 (HCl) = 426 Scm2mol-1 ,
∆m (NaCl) =126 Scm mol , ∆m (CH3COONa) = 91 Scm2mol-1 (Ans 391 Scm2mol-1 )
0 2 -1 0

12.Determine the values of equilibrium constant & ∆G0 for the following reaction :
Ni(s) + 2Ag+(aq) --------- Ni2+ (aq) + 2Ag (s) E0 = 1.05V (Ans –202.65kjmol-1 , 3.411x1035)
13. Mention the reactions occurring at anode & cathode , during working of a mercury cell . Why
does the voltage of a mercury cell remain constant during its operation ?
14. Give an example of fuel cell & write the anode &cathode reactions for it .
15. In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium bromide there are two possible anodic reactions :
2H2O(l) --------O2 + 4H+ + 4e- , E0 = 1.23V
2Br(aq) ---------Br2(g) + 2e- , E0 = 1.08V Which reaction occurs at anode & why ?
16. At 298K , the electrolytic conductivity of a 0.2 M KCl solution is 2.50 x 10 -2 Scm-1 . Calculate
its molar conductivity . (Ans 125 Scm 2mol-1)
17. Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction at 298 K , Zn + Cu 2+======= Zn2+ + Cu
Given E0Zn2+/Zn = --0.76V E0Cu2+/Cu = 0.34V (Ans 1.679 x 10 37)
18. An aqueous solution of copper sulphate was electrolysed between platinum electrodes using a
current of 0.1287 amphere for 50 minutes . (Atomic mass of Cu = 63.5 g mol-1 )
(a) write the cathodic reaction . (b) Calculate electric charge passed during electrolysis & mass of
copper deposited at the cathode . (Ans 386 C , 0.127 g)
19. What type of a battery is lead storage battery ? Write the anode & cathode reactions & the
overall cell reaction occurring in the operation of a lead storage battery .

20. Calculate the potential for half –cell containing 0.10 M K2Cr2O7(aq) , 0.20 M Cr3+(aq) , & 1.0
-4 +
x 10 M H (aq) . The half-cell reaction is
Cr2O72-(aq) + 14H+(aq) + 6e- --------------- 2Cr3+ (aq) + 7H2O(l) & the standard electrode potential
is given as E0 = 1.33 V (Ans 0.7824 V)
21. Corrosion is essentially an electrochemical phenomenon . Explain the reactions occurring
during corrosion of iron kept in an open atmosphere .
22. How many moles of mercury will be produced by electrolysing 1.0 M Hg(NO3)2 solution with a
current of 2.00 A for 3 hours ? (Hg(NO3)2 = 200.6 g mol-1 ) (Ans 0.112 mole )
23. A voltaic cell is set up at 250C with the following half cells Al3+(0.001M) &Ni2+(0.50M). Write an
equation for the reaction that occurs when the cell generates an electric current & determine the
cell potential . E 0 Ni2+/Ni = --0.25V E0 Al3 /Al = --1.66V (Ans 1.46V)
24. Explain how molar conductivity changes with change in concentration of solution for a weak &
a strong electrolyte ?
25. The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.001 M KCl solution at 298 K is 1500Ω . What
is the cell constant if the conductivity of 0.001 M KCl is 0.146 x 10-3 Scm-1 ? (Ans 0.219 cm-1)
26. How much charge in Faradays is required for the reduction of 1mol of Al3+ to Al ?
27. Predict the products of electrolysis of the following :
(i) A dilute solution of H2SO4 with platinum electrode .
(ii) An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with silver electrode .
(iii) An aqueous solution of CuSO4 with platinum electrode .
28. Account for the following : (i) Alkaline medium inhibits the rusting of iron .
(ii) Iron does not rust even if the Zn coating is broken in a galvanized iron pipe.
29. Calculate the time of deposit 1.17g of Ni at cathode when a current of 5A was passed through
the solution of Ni(NO3)2. Molar mass Ni = 58.5 gmol-1 (Ans 12.87 min)
30.The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05 M NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm & length 50 cm
is 5.55 x 103 ohm . Calculate its resistivity , conductivity & molar conductivity .(Ans 87.135ohm cm
0.01148 Scm-1 , 229.6 S cm2mol-1)
31. Which type of a metal can be used in cathodic protection of iron against rusting ?
32. Write the name of the electrolyte used in (i) fuel cell (ii) mercury cell .
33. Why does a galvanic cell become dead after some time ?
34. What would happen if no salt bridge were used in an electrochemical cell ?
35.Why does a dry cell become dead after a long time even if it has not been used ?
36. What is the role of ZnCl2 in a dry cell ?
37. Write the equation showing the relationship molar conductance & concentration of electrolyte .