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1. **In a redox reaction, what does oxidation refer to?**

A) Gain of electrons
B) Loss of electrons
C) Loss of protons
D) Gain of neutrons
**Answer: B**

2. **Which of the following is a characteristic of an oxidizing agent?**

A) It donates electrons.
B) It is reduced in the reaction.
C) It gains protons.
D) It is oxidized in the reaction.
**Answer: B**

3. **In the reaction 2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl, which species is oxidized?**

A) Na
B) Cl₂
C) NaCl
D) None
**Answer: A**

4. **What is the oxidation state of sulfur in H₂SO₄?**

A) +4
B) +6
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C) -2
D) +2
**Answer: B**

5. **In the reaction Fe²⁺ + Cu²⁺ → Fe³⁺ + Cu, which element is being reduced?**
A) Fe
B) Cu
C) Fe²⁺
D) Cu²⁺
**Answer: B**

6. **Which of the following elements typically has a -1 oxidation state?**

A) Oxygen
B) Chlorine
C) Sodium
D) Hydrogen
**Answer: B**

7. **What is the reduction half-reaction for converting iron (III) to iron (II)?**
A) Fe³⁺ + e⁻ → Fe²⁺
B) Fe²⁺ + e⁻ → Fe³⁺
C) Fe → Fe³⁺ + 3e⁻
D) Fe³⁺ + 3e⁻ → Fe
**Answer: A**
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8. **In which of the following processes does a substance get oxidized?**

A) 3H₂ + N₂ → 2NH₃
B) 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO
C) H₂ + Cl₂ → 2HCl
D) 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂
**Answer: B**

9. **What is an electrochemical cell?**

A) A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
B) A device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy.
C) A device that measures pH levels.
D) A cell that produces heat through chemical reactions.
**Answer: A**

10. **Which type of redox reaction involves the transfer of electrons between
species?**
A) Synthesis
B) Decomposition
C) Displacement
D) Combustion
**Answer: C**

### Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions

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11. **What is the process of electrolysis?**

A) The conduction of electricity in solids.
B) The decomposition of a compound using electricity.
C) The neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.
D) The mixing of two liquids.
**Answer: B**

12. **During electrolysis of water, what is produced at the anode?**

A) Hydrogen gas
B) Oxygen gas
C) Sodium ions
D) Chlorine gas
**Answer: B**

13. **Which of the following is true about the electrodes used in electrolysis?**
A) The cathode is negatively charged.
B) The anode is where reduction occurs.
C) The cathode attracts anions.
D) The anode is where oxidation occurs.
**Answer: D**

14. **In the electrolysis of NaCl solution, what is produced at the cathode?**
A) Chlorine gas
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B) Sodium metal
C) Hydrogen gas
D) Hydroxide ions
**Answer: C**

15. **During the electrolysis of a dilute sodium chloride solution, which ion is
discharged at the anode?**
A) Na⁺
B) Cl⁻
C) H₂O
D) OH⁻
**Answer: B**

16. **What is the purpose of using a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?**

A) To allow electrons to flow between the electrodes.
B) To maintain charge neutrality by allowing ions to flow.
C) To keep the electrodes apart.
D) To provide heat to the reaction.
**Answer: B**

17. **Which of the following would be reduced at the cathode during the electrolysis
of copper(II) sulfate solution?**
A) Cu²⁺
B) SO₄²⁻
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C) H₂O
D) CuO
**Answer: A**

18. **What is the overall reaction for the electrolysis of water?**

A) 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
B) 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂
C) H₂ + Cl₂ → 2HCl
D) H₂O + O → H₂O₂
**Answer: B**

19. **In electrolysis, the efficiency of current utilization is known as what?**

A) Current efficiency
B) Cell voltage
C) Electrode potential
D) Faraday's law
**Answer: A**

20. **What can be used to increase the conductivity of an aqueous solution during
electrolysis?**
A) Pure water
B) Non-electrolytes
C) Electrolytes like salts
D) Organic solvents
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**Answer: C**

### Quantitative Aspects of Electrolysis

21. **According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis, the mass of substance

produced is proportional to what?**
A) The time of electrolysis
B) The voltage applied
C) The amount of current passed
D) The temperature of the solution
**Answer: C**

22. **What is the Faraday constant (F)?**

A) 6.022 x 10²³ mol⁻¹
B) 96485 C/mol
C) 8.314 J/(mol·K)
D) 2.303 R
**Answer: B**

23. **If 1 mole of electrons is transferred in an electrochemical reaction, how many

coulombs are involved?**
A) 1 C
B) 96500 C
C) 96485 C
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D) 100 C
**Answer: C**

24. **What quantity of copper metal could be deposited by the electrolysis of

copper(II) sulfate solution with a current of 2 A for 1 hour?**
A) 3.2 g
B) 31.6 g
C) 6.4 g
D) 0.5 g
**Answer: B** (Use the equation: mass = (current × time × molar mass) / (n ×
F))

25. **If 0.01 moles of a substance is deposited during electrolysis, how many grams
of the substance are deposited if its molar mass is 58.5 g/mol?**
A) 0.585 g
B) 5.85 g
C) 58.5 g
D) 0.0585 g
**Answer: B** (mass = moles × molar mass)

26. **What is the electrode potential of the cathode in a galvanic cell formed by Zn
and Cu?**
A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Zero
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D) None
**Answer: A** (Cathode always has a positive potential compared to the anode)

27. **How many faradays are required to reduce 1 mole of Cu²⁺ to Cu?**
A) 1 F
B) 2 F
C) 0.5 F
D) 4 F
**Answer: B**

28. **What is the unit of measure for current in electrolysis?**

A) Voltage
B) Amperes
C) Ohms
D) Joules
**Answer: B**

29. **Which factor does NOT affect the amount of substance produced at the
electrodes during electrolysis?**
A) Current
B) Time
C) Resistance in the circuit
D) Molar mass of the substance
**Answer: D**
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30. **In the electrolysis of water, how many moles of hydrogen are produced for
every mole of oxygen produced?**
A) 1 mole of H₂ for 1 mole of O₂
B) 2 moles of H₂ for 1 mole of O₂
C) 3 moles of H₂ for 1 mole of O₂
D) 4 moles of H
Answer b

### Industrial Applications of Electrolysis

31. **Which of the following is a common industrial application of electrolysis?**

A) Battery manufacturing
B) Water purification
C) Electroplating
D) All of the above
**Answer: D**

32. **What is the primary purpose of electrolysis in the extraction of metals?**

A) To dissolve metal ores
B) To purify metals from their ores
C) To combine metals
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D) To create alloys
**Answer: B**

33. **In the aluminum production process, what is the substance being
electrolyzed?**
A) Al₂O₃ (aluminum oxide)
B) AlCl₃ (aluminum chloride)
C) Al(OH)₃ (aluminum hydroxide)
D) Al₂S₃ (aluminum sulfide)
**Answer: A**

34. **During the electrolysis of brine, which gas is produced at the anode?**
A) Chlorine
B) Hydrogen
C) Oxygen
D) Sodium
**Answer: A**

35. **What is the main product of electrolysis of water?**

A) Hydrogen gas
B) Oxygen gas
C) Both hydrogen and oxygen
D) Ozone
**Answer: C**
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36. **Electrolysis is used in the refining of which metal, where copper impurities
are removed?**
A) Iron
B) Zinc
C) Gold
D) Copper
**Answer: D**

37. **The process of electroplating is primarily used to:**

A) Increase the strength of metals
B) Prevent corrosion
C) Change the color of metals
D) All of the above
**Answer: D**

38. **In electrolysis, what is the term for the process of depositing metal onto a
surface?**
A) Electrowinning
B) Electrorefining
C) Electroplating
D) Electrodeposition
**Answer: C**
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39. **Which electrolytic process is used for the production of hydrogen gas on a
large scale?**
A) Electroplating
B) Electrolysis of potassium hydroxide
C) Electrolysis of water
D) Electrorefining copper
**Answer: C**

40. **Which of the following industries commonly uses electrolysis for metal
recovery?**
A) Textile
B) Food and beverage
C) Mining
D) Pharmaceutical
**Answer: C**

### Voltaic Cells

41. **What are voltaic cells primarily used for?**

A) Producing heat
B) Generating electrical energy from chemical reactions
C) Storing thermal energy
D) Converting light into energy
**Answer: B**
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42. **In a voltaic cell, what is produced at the anode?**

A) Reduction occurs
B) Oxidation occurs
C) No reaction occurs
D) Only pure metals are produced
**Answer: B**

43. **What is the role of the salt bridge in a voltaic cell?**

A) To maintain a constant temperature
B) To allow ions to flow and maintain charge balance
C) To increase voltage
D) To act as an insulator
**Answer: B**

44. **Which of the following best describes a Daniell cell?**

A) A type of fuel cell
B) A specific type of voltaic cell using zinc and copper
C) A rechargeable battery
D) An electrolytic cell
**Answer: B**

45. **In a voltaic cell, the flow of electrons is from the:**

A) Cathode to anode
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B) Anode to cathode
C) Salt bridge to anode
D) Cathode to salt bridge
**Answer: B**

46. **Which component of a voltaic cell is typically a solid conductor of

electricity?**
A) Electrolyte
B) Anode
C) Cathode
D) Both B and C
**Answer: D**

47. **Which type of cell can be recharged by reversing the electrochemical

reaction?**
A) Voltaic cell
B) Electrolytic cell
C) Fuel cell
D) Primary cell
**Answer: B**

48. **What will happen if a voltaic cell is short-circuited?**

A) It will continue to produce electricity
B) It may become damaged or produce excessive heat
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C) The reaction will stop immediately

D) The output voltage will double
**Answer: B**

49. **What role does the electrolyte play in a voltaic cell?**

A) It serves as an insulator
B) It conducts electricity and allows ions to move
C) It increases the energy output of the cell
D) It is not required in a voltaic cell
**Answer: B**

50. **Which of the following is a common application of voltaic cells?**

A) Powering electronic devices
B) Powering electric vehicles
C) Supplying energy for batteries
D) All of the above
**Answer: D**