UNIT V- ELECTROCHEMISTRY STUDY GUIDE- Written Questions

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• Do as many types of questions as possible, paying attention to their differences as well as similarities
• Avoid “overuse” of keys…….do a question on your own, then compare against the answer key.
• The key provided is the actual key provided by the ministry of education….pay attention to how marks are awarded, and
even more importantly how they are not awarded.
• Place an asterisk beside questions you got wrong or needed assistance on- DO THESE QUESTIONS AGAIN AT A LATER
TIME!
• Use your INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME SHEET to assist in your preparation for the final exam. The questions have been
sequenced similarly to the way they are on your ILO sheet.
• Do not do the entire package in one session. Instead do one or two sections per day, concentrating on question types, ie
sections in this document…

INTRODUCTION
S 1. Consider the following equation:
1

a) Does the above represent a redox reaction? ___________ (0.5 marks)

b) Explain (1.5 marks)
S 2. Define the term oxidation-reduction reaction. (2 marks)
1
S 3. A series of experiments is performed to measure the Ε° produced by various combinations of metals in 1.00 M solutions of
4 their salts.

Based on the data above,

a) list the metals in order of their activity (strongest reducing agent first). (2 marks)
b) predict the E ° of a Ti /Cd cell. (1 mark)
S 4. The metals A, B and C were separately placed in solutions containing the metallic ions A2+ ,B+ and C2+ . It was found that A
4 reacted with B+ , but A did not react with C2+ .
a) Identify the strongest oxidizing agent. (1mark)
b) List the metals in order of increasing strength as reducing agents. (1mark)
c) Identify the ion(s) that will react with metal C. (1mark)
S 5. a) Indicate in the blank spaces on the following chart whether or not a reaction will occur when the
5 metals are added to aqueous ions. (1mark)

b) List the oxidizing agents in order of strongest to weakest. (1mark)

S 6. Consider the reaction:
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Is the reaction spontaneous? Explain. (2 marks)

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BALANCING REDOX EQUATIONS

T 8. Balance the following half-reaction in basic solution. (2 marks)
1

T 9. Balance the following half-reaction in acidic conditions. (2 marks)

1

T 10. Balance the following half-reaction: (3marks)

1

T 11. Write the balanced equation for the half-reaction:

1

T 12.
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T 13. Balance the following half-reaction: (3 marks)

1

T 14. Balance the following redox equation in an acidic solution. (4 marks)

2

T 15. Balance the following redox reaction. (3 marks)

2

T 16. Balance the following equation. (4 marks)

2

T 17. Balance the following redox reaction occurring in an acidic solution. (4marks)
2

T 18. Balance the following redox reaction: (4 marks)

2

T 19. a) Write the balanced equation for the redox reaction that occurs when H2S(g) is bubbled into an
2 acidified solution of Cr2O72- (3 marks)
b) Calculate the Ε° for this reaction. (1mark)

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T 20. Balance the following redox reaction in basic solution. (3 marks)
2

T 21.
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T 22.
2

T 23.
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T 24.
2

T 25.
2

T 26. A redox reaction that occurs in an alkaline dry cell is:

2

Write the balanced equation for the reduction half-reaction occurring in basic solution.(3 marks)
T 27. Balance the following redox reaction: (3 marks)
2

T 28.
2

T 29.
2

T 30. In a titration, a 1.00 mL sample of an antiseptic solution containing hydrogen peroxide required 17.6 mL of a 0.0200 M
6 solution of KMnO 4 to reach the endpoint. The equation for the reaction is

a) Identify the reducing agent. (1 mark)

b) Calculate the concentration of H2O2 in the antiseptic solution. (3 marks)

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T 31.
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T 32.
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T 33.
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T 34.
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ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
U 36. Consider the following electrochemical cell:
1

a) The initial cell voltage in the diagram above is 1.25 V. Identify electrode X.(1 mark)
b) Towards which electrode will the K + ions migrate? (1 mark)
c) Write the equation for the reduction half-reaction that occurs. (1 mark)
d) On the diagram, indicate the direction of electron flow. (1 mark)
U 37. The overall reaction in a fuel cell is:
1
1

a) Write the equation for the half-reaction at the anode. (1 mark)

b) Is the overall reaction spontaneous? Explain. (1 mark)
U 38. Consider the following diagram:
2

On a silver spoon, the black tarnish, Ag 2 S, can be removed spontaneously by placing the spoon
in contact with aluminum in a conducting solution.
a) Write the equations for the two half-reactions. (2marks)
b) Write the equation for the redox reaction. (1mark)

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U 39. Consider the following electrochemical cell:
9

a) Clearly indicate on the diagram above, the direction of electron flow through the wire. (1mark)
b) Write the equation for the half-reaction taking place at the Fe electrode. (1mark)
c) What is the initial cell voltage? (1mark)
U 40. Consider the electrochemical cell:
9

a) Towards which half-cell do the NO3−(aq) in the salt bridge initially move?(1mark)
b) Write the equation for the half-reaction occurring at the silver electrode. (1mark)
c) Identify the anode. (1 mark)
d) What is the initial cell voltage? (1 mark)
U 41.
9 a) Calculate the initial cell voltage. (1 mark)
b) What is the purpose of the salt bridge? (1 mark)

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U 42.
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b) Calculate the initial voltage for the electrochemical cell in part a). (1 mark)
c) Which two metals from the above list would produce an electrochemical cell with
the smallest initial voltage? (1 mark)
U 43.
9

U 44. Consider the following electrochemical cell:

9
a) Write the equation for the half-reaction that occurs at the
anode. (1 mark)
b) Calculate the reduction potential of Ti 2+ . (1 mark)

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 CORROSION
V 45.
3

V 46. Consider the following reaction for the formation of rust:

3

Describe and explain two methods, using different chemical principles, to prevent the formation of rust.
(2marks)
V 47. a) Identify a metal that can be used to cathodically protect the iron hull of a ship. (1 mark)
4 b) Explain how the metal you chose prevents the iron from rusting. (1 mark)

ELECTROLYTIC CELLS
W 48. What is an electrolytic cell? (2 marks)
1
W 49. Define the term electrolysis. (2marks)
1
W 50. Draw and label a simple electrolytic cell capable of electroplating an inert electrode with silver.
2 (2marks)
W 51. In the electrolysis of 1.0 M LiF, the products are oxygen gas and hydrogen gas.
4 a) Write the anode half-reaction and include the Ε° value. (1 mark)
b) Write the cathode half-reaction and include the Ε° value. (1 mark)
c) Calculate the minimum voltage required for this electrolysis. (1 mark)

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W 52.
4

a) Clearly indicate on the diagram above, the direction of the electron flow through
the wire. (1 mark)
b) Write the equation for the half-reaction taking place at the anode. (1 mark)
c) Write the equation for the half-reaction taking place at the cathode. (1 mark)
d) Write the equation for the overall reaction. (1mark)
W 53.
4

W 54. Consider the following cell used for the electrolysis of 1.0 M KI solution containing a few drops of phenolphthalein indicator.
4

a) Write the equation for the half-reaction taking place at electrode A. (1 mark)
b) As the cell operates, gas bubbles form and the solution turns pink around electrode B. (2 marks)
i) Identify the gas that forms.
ii) Explain why the solution turns pink.

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W 55.
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W 56.
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a) Write the equation for the half-reaction that occurs at the iron trophy. (1 mark)
b) Identify an appropriate electrolyte. (1 mark)
c) Identify the cathode. (1 mark)
d) Explain how to maintain a constant metal ion concentration in the electrolyte.(1 mark)
W 57. A student wishes to electroplate a coin with copper.
6 a) Identify a suitable anode. (1 mark)
b) Identify an appropriate electrolyte. (1 mark)
c) To which battery terminal (positive or negative) should the coin be connected?
(1 mark)
W 58.
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a) On the diagram above, label the anode and the cathode. (1 mark)
b) Write the formula for a suitable electrolyte. (1 mark)
c) Write the equation for the reduction half-reaction. (1 mark)
W 59. In an electrolytic cell, current is passed through molten NaCl.
8 a) Suggest suitable electrodes for this process. (1 mark)
b) Write the equation for the reaction occurring at the cathode. (1 mark)
c) Write the overall equation. (1 mark)
W 60. Consider the electrolysis of molten magnesium chloride.
8 a) Identify the product formed at the anode. (1 mark)
b) Write the equation for the reduction half-reaction. (1 mark)
c) Write the equation for the overall reaction. (1 mark)

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W 61. Consider the following electrolytic cell used for the electrolysis of molten aluminum oxide.
8

a) Write the equation for the half-reaction taking place at the anode. (1 mark)
b) Write the equation for the half-reaction taking place at the cathode. (1 mark)
c) Clearly indicate on the diagram above, the direction of electron flow. (1 mark)

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SOLUTION KEY:
S 1. a) No, the reaction is not redox
1 b) The oxidation number of nitrogen in NO 2 and in N 2 O 4 is + 4. With no change in the oxidation number there
is no loss or gain of electrons.
S 2. For example:
1 A chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred from one chemical species to another chemical species.
{2 marks}
S 3. a) Ti>Bi>Ga>Cd
4
b) 1.347V
S 4. a) B+
4 b) B,A,C
c) B+ and A2+
S 5.
5

b) Pt2+>Pd2+>Rh2+

S 6. Yes, the reaction is spontaneous as can be seen by the fact that Fe3+ (oxidizing agent) is further
6 up on the reduction chart than is I- (reducing agent) giving rise to a +E0 value.
S 7.
6

T 8.
1
2H+ + CNO- + 2e_ CN- + H2O
T 9.
1

T 10.
1

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T 11.
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T 12.
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T 13.
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T 14.
2

T 15.
2

T 16.
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T 17.
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T 18.
2

T 19.
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b) +1. 09 V
T 20.
2

T 21.
2

T 22.
2

T 23.
2

T 24.
2

T 25.
2

T 26.
2

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T 27.
2

T 28.
2

T 29.
2

T 30. a) H2O2
6 b)

T 31.
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T 32.
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T 33.
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T 34.
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T 35.
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U 36. a) Iron b) towards the Ag electrode

1 c)

d) Electrons flow from electrode X to the silver electrode.

U 37. a)
1
1
b)

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U 38. a)
2

b)

U 39.
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b)

c)

U 40. a) Towards Fe cell or Towards right

9 b)

c) Fe(s)
d)1.25v
U 41. a) 0.15 Volts
9 b)The salt bridge allows ion migration in order to equalize the charge.

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U 42.
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b) Initial cell voltage = 0.80 + 1. 66 = 2. 46 V {1 mark}

c) Ag and Ni {1mark}
U 43.
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U 44. a)
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b)

V 45.
3

V 46.
3

V 47. a) Mg or Zn (for example)

4 b) Attaching a more active metal causes the iron to become a cathode by supplying it with electrons.
W 48. A cell which depends on an external source of electricity to cause a non-spontaneous redox reaction to
1 occur.{2marks}

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W 49. For example:
1 { marks}
The process of applying an electric current to cause a chemical reaction to occur. {2
W 50.
2

W 51. a)
4

b)

c) Minimum voltage is >1.23 volts.

W 52. a) Electron flow is from the anode to the cathode on the diagram.
4 b)

c)

d)

W 53. b)
4

W 54. a)
4

b) Hydrogen gas. 1 mark

c) The pink colour is due to the production of the hydroxide ion. 1 mark

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W 55.
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W 56. a)
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b) Au(NO3)3 (for example) c) Iron Trophy d) Use a gold anode or add Au(NO3)3
W 57. a) For example: Copper metal or Cu , Carbon or C , Platinum or Pt
6 b) Copper(II) nitrate or Cu(NO3)2, Copper(II) chloride or CuCl2, Copper(II) sulphate or CuSO4
c) To the negative terminal.
W 58.
7 a) For Example Pb(NO3)2
b)

W 59. a) Pt or carbon or other inert electrodes

8 b)

c)

W 60. a) Chlorine gas or Cl2

8 b)

c)

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W 61. a)
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b)

c) Electrons flow from left to right through the wire. 1 mark

-see diagram to the right

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