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Electrochemistry DPP-01

1. Galvanic or voltaic cell is a device used to convert (1) Electrode potential of both the electrodes
chemical energy produced in ________ reaction into becomes zero.
__________ energy. (2) Electrode potential of both electrodes becomes
(1) Chemical, chemical equal.
(3) One of the electrode is eaten away.
(2) Electrical, chemical
(4) The reaction starts proceeding in opposite
(3) Redox, electrical
directions.
(4) Redox, redox
7. Which of following statements is/are correct for a
2. In Daniell cell: galvanic cell?
(1) Zn rod as anode and Cu rod as cathode I. Reduction at cathode and oxidation at anode.
(2) Zn rod as cathode and Cu rod as anode II. Reduction at anode and oxidation at cathode.
(3) Zn rod is represented by (+ve) electrode III. Electrons flow from anode to cathode
(4) Cu rod is represented by (–ve) electrode IV. Electrons flow from cathode to anode
(1) I, IV (2) II, III
(3) II, IV (4) I, III
3. The potential difference between the two electrodes
of a galvanic cell is called: 8. When the salt bridge is removed, the voltage:
(1) Electrode potential (1) Does not change
(2) Zeta potential (2) Increase to maximum
(3) Cell potential (3) Decrease to half the value
(4) Junction potential (4) Drops to zero

9. In a galvanic cell, which of following statement(s)

4. In Galvanic cell, conventional,
is/are correct regarding salt bridge.
(1) Anode is on the left hand side and is (+ve) (1) To complete the electrical circuit.
electrode (2) To maintain the electrical neutrality of both
(2) Cathode is on the left hand side and is (–ve) anodic and cathodic compartment.
electrode (3) For smooth flow of current
(3) Cathode is on the left hand side and is (+ve) (4) All are correct
electrode
(4) Anode is on the left hand side and is (–ve) 10. Two half cells have reduction potential –0.76 V and
electrode, cathode is on right hand side and is –0.13 V respectively. A galvanic cell is made from
these two half cells. Which of following statements is
+ve electrode
correct.
I. Electrode of half-cell potential –0.76 V serves as
5. A potential develops between the electrode and cathode.
electrolyte which is called as: II. Electrode of half-cell potential –0.76 V serves as
(1) Electrode potential anode.
(2) Zeta potential III. Electrode of half-cell potential –0.13 V serves as
(3) Cell potential anode.
(4) No potential develops IV. Electrode of half-cell potential –0.13 V serves as
cathode.
6. An electrochemical cell stops working after some (1) I, III (2) II, IV
(3) All are correct (4) Data not sufficient
times because:
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11. Calculate Eo for a given cell 14. For the electrochemical cell, M | M+ || X– | X, E°M+/M
Zn(s) | ZnSO4(aq) || CuSO4(aq) | Cu(s) = 0.44 V and E°X/X– = 0.33 V. From this data, we can
Given that, deduce that:
(1) M + X → M+ + X– is the spontaneous reaction
EoZn/Zn+2 = 0.76 V
(2) M+ + X– → M + X is the spontaneous reaction
EoCu/Cu+2 = −0.34 V (3) Ecell = 0.77 V
(1) –1.1 V (2) 0.0 V (4) Ecell = -0.77 V
(3) 1.1 V (4) 0.42 V
15. The cell reaction of a cell is:
12. Standard electrode potentials for Sn+4/Sn+2 couple is Mg(s) + Cu2+ (aq.) ⇌ Cu(s) + Mg2+ (aq.)
If the standard reduction potentials of Mg and Cu are
+0.15 V and that for the Cr+3/Cr couple is –0.74 V.
–2.37 V and +0.34 V respectively. The standard EMF
These two couples in their standard state are
of the cell is:
connected to make a cell. The cell potential will be:
(1) 2.03 V (2) –2.03 V
(1) 0.89 V (2) +0.18 V
(3) + 2.71 V (4) –2.71 V
(3) 1.83 V (4) +1.19 V

13. A hypothetical electrochemical cell is shown below

A | A+(xM) || B+(yM) | B
The e.m.f. measured is +0.20 V. The cell reaction is:
(1) A + B+ → A+ + B
(2) A+ + B → A + B+
(3) A+ + e– → A
(4) B+ + e– → B
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Answer Key
1. (3) 9. (4)
2. (1) 10. (2)
3. (3) 11. (3)
4. (4) 12. (1)
5. (1) 13. (1)
6. (2) 14. (2)
7. (4) 15. (3)
8. (4)