CHAPTER 03 ELECTRO CHEMISTRY 05MARKS

2000
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Q1 Why ^ m for acetic acid cannot be determined experimentally? 1
Q2 State reasons for the following 2M
(i) Rusting of iron is said to be an electrochemical phenomenon.
(ii) For a weak electrolyte, its molar conductance in dilute solution increase sharply
Q3 If E0 for Cu electrode is +0.34V how will you calculate its emf value when the solution in
contact with it is 0.1M in Cu2+ ? How does emf for Cu electrode change .When concentration of
Cu2+ ions in the solution is decreased. 2M
Q4 The standard electrode potential for Daniel cell is 1.1V. Calculate the standard energy for the
reaction
Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq.) -------------- Zn2+ (aq) + Cu(s) 3M
2001
Q1 Following two reactions can occur at cathode in the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solution.
Na++ e- ---------- Na E0red = -2.71V
- -
2H2O + e ---------H2+ 2OH Ered =-0.83V
Q3 What is mercury cell? Give the electrode reactions.
Q4 Calculate the potential of the cell reaction at 298K
Sn4+ (1.50M) + Zn ---------- Sn2+ (0.50M) + Zn2+ (2.0M)
The standard potential E0 of the cell is 0.89V Whether the potential of the cell will increase or
decrease ,if the concentration of Sn2+ is increased in the cell?(R=8.314 JK -Mol-F = 96500C/mol)
2002 SET I
Q1 The measured resistance of a conductance cell containing of 7.5X10-3M solution of KCl at 25 0C was
1005 ohms. Calculate (a) specific conductance (b) Molar conductance of the
solution (cell constant = 1.25cm-)
Q2 Calcualte the E.M.F. ot the following cell at 298K
Fe/Fe2+ (0.1M)//Ag+(0.1M)/Ag
( E Fe2+/Fe = -0.44V and E0 Ag+/Ag = 0.8V R = 8.31JK-mol- and F = 96500c/mol)
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SET II
Q1 Which type of a metal can be used in cathodic protection of iron against rusting?
2003 SET I
Q1 How much charge is required for the reduction of 1mol of Al 3+ to Al.
Q2 Why does the molar conductance increased on diluting the solution of a weak electrolyte
explain conductivity of 0.30m solution of KCl at 295K is 3.72 X 10 -2 Scm-1.Calculate its molar
conductivity.
Q3 (a) State the factors that influence the value of cell potential of the following cell
Mg/Mg2+// Ag+Ag
(b)Write Nernst equation to calculate the cell potential of the above cell. 2M
Q4 What is fuel cell? Give the electrods reaction of hydrogen –oxygen fuel cell 02M
SET II
Q1.What is meant by specific conductance of a 0.12N solution of an electrolyte is 2.4X10 2Scm-.
Calculate its equivalent conductance.
2004 SET 1
Q1 How does molar conductivity vary with concentration for
(i) weakelectrolyte and (ii) strong electrolyte? Give reason
Q2 Write a Nernst equation and calculate the emf of the following cell at 298K
Cu/Cu2+ (0.130M)//Ag+(1.00X10-4)/Ag
Given E0Cu2+/Cu = +0.34V and E0Ag+/Ag = +0.80V
2005
Q1 Predict the products of electrolysis obtained at the electrodes in each case when the
electrodes used are of Pt.
(i) An aqueous solution of AgNO3
(ii) An aqueous solution of H2SO4
Q2 The E0 values at 298K corresponding to the following two reduction electrode process are
(i) Cu+/Cu = 0.52V and (ii) Cu2+/Cu+ = 0.16V
Formulate the galvanic cell for their combination. What will the cell potential? Calculate the ∆ rG0
for the cell reaction. F = 96500Cmol-
Q3 Thehalf-cell reaction are
(i)Fe3+ + e- ---------------- Fe2+ E0 0.76V
+ - 0
(ii)Ag + e ------------------ Ag E 0.80V
Calculate Kc for the following reaction at 25 0C
Ag+ + Fe2+ --------------------- Fe3+ + Ag (F = 96500C)
2006
Q1 How would you explain the sharp increase in the molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte on
dilution. How is the molar conductivity related to the degree of dissociation of a sparingly
soluble salt.
Q2State two advantages of H2O2 fuel cell over ordinary cell.
Q3Ag is electrodeposited on a metallic vessel of total surface area 900 cm 2 by passing a current of 0.5
amp for two hours. Calculate the thickness of silver deposited. Density of Ag= 10.5 gm cm -3
=108 F=96500cmol-
2007
Q1Define conductivity and molar conductivity for the solution of any electrolyte.
Q2On the basis of standard electrode potential values stated for acid solution. Predict whether Ti 4+ to
species may be used to oxidize Fe2+-------------> Fe3+
Reaction E0(v)
4+ 3+
Ti + e---- Ti +0.01 V
Fe3+ +e- --- Fe2+ +0.77 V
Q3 Calculate the standard cell potential of the galvanic cell in which the following Reaction takes place.
2Cr + 3Cd2+------------ 2Cr3+ + 3Cd
Also calculate the ∆rG0 value of the solution
Given E0Cr3+/Cr = 0.74V and E0 Cd2+/Cd = -0.40V and F=96500 c/mol
2008
Q1 Express the relation between the conductivity and the molar conductivity of a Solution
Q2Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction takes place
Zn + 2Ag+ ---- Zn2+ + 2Ag.
Further indicate what are the carriers of the current inside and outside the cell. State the
reaction at each electrode.
Q3The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.0001 M KCl Solution at 298K is 1500Ω. What is the
cell constant if the conductivity of0.001M KCl solution at 298K is 0.146x10 -3Scm-1.
Q4Conductivity of 0.00241M acetic acid is 7.896x10 -5Scm. Calculate its molar conductivity. If ∆ 0m for
acetic acid dissociation constant.
Q5 Three electrolytic cells (A),(B) & (C) ) containing solution of ZnSO 4, AgNO3& CuSO4 respectively are
 Connected in series. A steady current of 1.5 ampere is passed through them until 1.45g of silver
is deposited at the cathode of cell B. How long did the current flow? What mass of Cu and Zn
were deposited ( Ag=108, Zn=65.4, Cu=63.5).
2009
Q1 What type of cell is a lead storage battery. Write the anode overall cell reaction occurring in the
Use of a lead storage battery. OR
Construct the redox equation from the two half-cell reactions and predict if this reaction favor
formation of reactants or product.
(i) MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- ----------- Mn2+ + 4H2O E0 = 1.51V
(ii) Sn2+ --------------------------------- Sn4++ 2e- E0 = 0.15V
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Q2 A voltaic cell is set up at 25 C with following Half cell.
Al/Al3+ (0.0010M) and Ni/Ni2+ (0.50M)
Writethe equation for the cell reaction that occurwhen the cell generates an electric current
and determine the cell potential (Given E0Ni2+/Ni = -0.25V and E0Al3+/Al= -1.66V
Q3 A Cu-Ag cell is setup . The copper ion con. in it is 0.10M. The silver ion con. Is not known. The cell
potential measured 0.422V. Determines the con. Of Ag ion. In the cell.
Given E0Ag+/Agr = 0.80V and E0 Cu2+/Cu = +0.34V
2010
Q1 Arrange these metals in an increasing order of their reducing power.
K=-2.93V Ag=0.80V, Cu=0.34V, Mg=-2.37V, Cr=-0.74, Fe=-0.44V
Construct the redox reaction from the two half reaction and calculate the cell potential from the
standard potentials and predict if the reaction is reactant or product favored.
(i) MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- ----------- Mn2+ + 4H2O E0 = 1.51V
(ii) Sn2+ --------------------------------- Sn4++ 2e- E0 = 0.15V
Q2 Express the relation among the cell constant, the resistance of the solution the cell and the
conductivity of the solution.How is the conductivity of a solution related to its molar
conductivity.
2011.
Q1 a) What type of a battery is lead storage battery ? Write the anode and cathode reactions and
the overall cell reaction occurring in the operation of a lead storage battery.
b)Calculate the potential for half cell- containing.
0.10M K2Cr207 (aq),0.20M Cr3+ (aq), and 1.0X10-4MH+(aq)
thehalf cell reaction is
Cr2O72- + 14H+ +6e- --------------- 2Cr3+ + 7H2O, E0=1.33V.
OR
a. How many moles of mercury will be produced by electrolysing 1.0 M Hg (NO 3)2 Solution, with a
current of 2.00A0 for 3 hours ? Hg(NO3)2 = 200.6g mol
b. A voltaic cell is set up at 250C with the following half cells Al3+ (0.001M) and Ni2+(0.50M). Write
an equation for the reaction that occurs when the cell generates an electric current and
determine the cell potential (Given E0Ni2+/Ni=-0.25V& E0Al3+/Al=-1.66V.
2012.
Q1. Express the relation among cell constant(G*), resistance(R) of the solution in cell and conductivity(K)
of the solution. How is molar conductivity of a solution related to its conductivity?
OR
The molar conductivity of a 1.5M solution of an electrolyte is found to be 138.9 scm 2mol-1. Calculate the
conductivity of the solution.
Q2. The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05M NaOH solution of diameter 1 cm and length 50cm is
5.55x103 ohm. Calculate its resistivity, conductivity and molar conductivity.
SET II
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Q. A voltaic cell is set up at 25 C with the following half cells.
Al/Al3+ (0.001M) and Ni/Ni2+ (0.50M)
Write an equation for the reaction that occurs when the cell generates an electrical current and
determine the cell potential.
EoNi2+/Ni = -0.25V and EoAl3+/Al = -1.66V (log 8x10-6= -0.54).
2013
Q1 The standard electrode potential E for Daniel cell is +1.1 V. Calculatethe G0 for the
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reaction.Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq)-------- Zn2+ (aq) + Cu(s)

1F = 96500Cmol-
Q2 Calculate the emf of the following cell at 250C
Ag (s)|Ag+(10-3M) || Cu2+(10-1M)|Cu(s)
Given E0cell = + 0.46V and logn10 = n
2014(set -1)
Q1 State Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions. Why does the conductivity of a
solution decrease with dilution?
Q2 (a) Calculate rG0 for the reaction.
Mg (s) + Cu2+ (aq) - Mg2+ (aq) + Cu(s)
Given E0cell = +2.71V , 1F = 96500 Cmol- 2M
(b) Name the type of cell which was used in Apollo space program for providing electrical power
Set -2 (Extra questions)
Q1 Define the following terms (1) Fuel cell (2) Limiting molar conductivity
Set – 3(Extra questions)
Q1 Define the following terms
(1) Molar conductivity (2) Secondary batteries
2015
Q1 Calculate the time to deposit 1.5 f of Silver at cathode when a current of 1.5A was passed
through the solution of AgNO3 . Molar Mass of Ag = 108 g mol- , 1F = 96500 C mol-
Q2 Calculate E0cell &rG0 for the following reaction at 250C
A2+ + B+ - --- A3+ + B
Given Kc = 1010 , 1F = 96500 C mol-
2016
Q1 (a) Calculate E0cell for the following reaction at 398K
2Cr(s) + 3Fe2+ (0.01M) ------------------ 2Cr3+ (0.01M) + 3Fe (s)
Given Ecell = 0.261V
(b) Usingthe E0 values of A and B, predict which one is better for coating the surface of iron
[E0Fe2+/Fe =-0.44V] to prevent corrosion and why?
Given E0(A2+/A)= -2.37 V and E0(B2+/B) = -0.14 V
OR
 (a) The conductivity of 0.00ML- solution of CH3COOH is 3.905 X 10-5 Scm-1.Calculate its molar
conductivity and degree of dissociation.
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given^ H+ = 349.65cm2mol- and ^ CH3COO- = 40.9 cm2mol-
(b) Define electrochemical cell. What happens if external potential applied becomes greater
than E0cellof electro chemical cell?
2017
Q1Write the name of the cell which is generally used in hearing aids. Write the reactions taking
place at heanode and cathode of this cell. 2M
Q2 (a) The cell in which the following reaction occurs has E 0cell = 0.236V at 298K
2Fe3+(aq) + 2I-(aq)--------------------- 2Fe2+(aq) + I2 (s)
Calculate the standard Gibbs energy of the cell reaction (1F = 96500 C mol -)
(b)How many electrons flow through a metallic wire if a current of 0.5 A is passed for 2 hours ?
(1F = 96500 Cmol-)
2018
Q1 (a)Write the cell reaction and calculate the emf of the following cell at 298K.
Sn(s)|Sn2+(0.004M)|| H+(0.20M)|H2(g)
Given E0Sn2+\Sn= - 0.14V
(b)Give reasons
1. On the basis of E0 values O2 gas should be liberated at anode but it is Cl2 gas which is
liberated in the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl.
2. Conductivity of CH3COOH decreases on dilution.
OR
(a) For the reactions
2AgCl (s) + H2 (g) (1atm)------------- 2Ag (s) + 2H+ (0.1) + 2Cl- (0.1M)
G0 = -43600J at 250C
Calculate the emf of the cell
(b.) Define fuel cell and write two advantages.
2019
Q1 (a)The conductivity of 0.001 mol L acetic acid is 4.25 X 10-5 S cm-. Calculate the dissociation
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constant if ^ m for acetic acid is 390 Scm2mol-
(b) Write Nernst equation for the reaction at 250C
2Al + 3Ni3+(0.1M)------ 3Al3+ (0.01M) + 3Ni
Represent the cell and calculate emf (E0cell = 1.41V
b. How does molar conductivity vary increase in concentration for strong electrolyte and weak
electrolyte? How can you obtain limiting molar conductivity for weak electrolyte?
2020 set 1
Q1 In lead storage battery
(a) PbO2 is reduced to PbSO4 at cathode.
(b) Pb is oxidized to PbSO4 at anode.
(c) Both electrodes are immersed in the same aqueous solution fo H 2SO4.
(d) All the above are true.
Q2 (a) The electrical resistance of a column of 0.05M KOH solution of length 50cm
and area of cross-section 0.625 cm2 is 5 X 103 ohm. Calculate its resistivity,
conductivity and molar conductivity.
(c) Predict the products of electrolysis of an aqueous solution of CuCl 2 with
platinum electrodes.
(Given : E0Cu2+/Cu = +0.34 V, E0(1/2Cl2/Cl-) = + 1.36V
E0H+/H2(g),Pt = 0.00V, E0(1/2O2/H2O) = + 1.23V
OR
(a) Calculate e.m.f. of the following cell:
Zn(s)/Zn2+ (0.1M)//(0.01M)Ag+/Ag(s)
Given : E0Zn2+/Zn = -0.76 V, E0Ag+/Ag = + 0.80 V
[Given : log 10 = 1]
(b) X and Y are two electrodes. On dilution molar conductivity of X increases
2.5 times while that Y increases 25 times. Which of the two is a weak
electrolyte and why? 3+2M
2020 set 2
Q1 An electrochemical cell behaves like an electrolytic cell when
(a) Ecell = Eexternal (b) Ecell = 0 (c) Ecell>Eexternal (d) Ecell<Eexternal
2020 set 3
Q1 Which of the following is correct for spontaneity of a cell?
(a)∆ G=−ve E 0=+ ve (b) ∆ G=+ve E 0=0
(c) ∆ G=−ve E 0=0 (d) ∆ G=+ve E 0=−ve
2021 exam suspended due to covid 19
2022 TERM I(35marks mcq test pater chapters 1,2,7,10,11,14) and TERM
II(35marks descriptive paper chapters 3,4,5,8,9,12,13)
Set 1
Q1(i) Why on dilution the ^mof CH3-COOH increases very fast,while that of CH3-COONa
increases gradually?
(ii)What happens if external potential applied becomes greater than E0cell of
electrochemical cell?
Q2 (a) Calculate ∆ rG0 and log Kc for the following cell.f
Ni (s) + 2Ag+ (aq) - Ni2+ (aq) + 2Ag(s)
Given E cell = 1.05V , 1F = 96500 Cmol-1
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3M
OR
Calculate the e.m.f. of the following cell at 298K :
Fe(s)|Fe2+(0.001M)||H+ (0.01M)|H2(g)(1bar)|Pt(s)
Given that E0cell = +0.44V
[ log 2 = 0.3010 log 3 = 0.4771 log 10 =1]
SET III
The conductivity of 0.001M acetic acid is 7.8 X 10-5 Scm-1. Calculate its degree of dissociation
for acetic acid is 390S cm2 mol
iflimiting molar conductivity (^) -1.