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In the reactions
Sn+2 + 2Fe+3 --> Sn+4 + 2Fe+2,
the reducing agent is
Fe+3
Sn+2
Sn+4
Fe+2
AlF6 3– + 3 e– → Al + 6 F– 1
Which of the following occurs in the reaction?
AlF63– is reduced at the cathode.
Al is oxidized at the anode.
Aluminum is converted from the –3 oxidation state to the 0 oxidation state.
Aluminum is converted from the –3 oxidation state to the 0 oxidation state.
Which of the following statements applies to the change in mass of the electrodes involved in this electrochemical cell?
Electrode A is the anode and it gains mass
since metal ions are being converted to metal
atoms which often adhere to the electrode.
Electrode B is the anode and it gains mass
since metal ions are being converted to metal
atoms which often adhere to the electrode.
Electrode A is the cathode and it gains mass since metal ions are being converted to metal atoms which often adhere to the electrode.
Electrode B is the cathode and it gains mass since metal ions are
being converted to metal atoms which often adhere to the electrode.
Which of the following best describes the function of the portion of the electrochemical cell labeled B?
Structure B functions to complete the electrical circuit present in the electrolytic cell.
Structure B provides soluble anions that migrate to the anode as well as soluble cations that migrate to the cathode, thus maintaining a balance of charge in the electrolytic cell.
Structure B provides soluble anions that migrate to the anode as well as soluble cations that migrate to the cathode, thus maintaining a balance of charge in the galvanic cell.
Structure B provides soluble anions that migrate to the cathode as well as soluble cations that migrate to the anode, thus maintaining a charge balance in the galvanic cell.
An experiment was conducted in which two test tubes were filled with water at 25C and 1 atm pressure. Each test tube was subsequently inverted into a beaker containing water which was then acidified.
Which of the following best describes the reaction taking place in Test Tube A?
Eocell is positive, Go is positive
Eocell is positive, Go is negative
Eocell is negative, Go is positive
Eocell is negative, Go is negative
Cu(s) + 2 Ag+(aq) --> Cu2+(aq) + 2 Ag(s) E° = +0.460 V
Which process occcrs in the cathode compartment of this cell?
Ag+(aq) ions move toward the electrode
Ag+(aq) ions move away from the electrode
Cu2+(aq) ions move toward the electrode
Cu2+(aq) ions move away from the electrode
Cu(s) + 2 Ag+(aq) --> Cu2+(aq) + 2 Ag(s) E° = +0.460 V
The value of the free energy change (ΔG°) for this reaction is
+0.460 kJ
-888,000 kJ
460. kJ
-888 kJ
1 - 2 H2(g) + 4 OH-(aq) --> 4 H2O(l) + 4 e-
2 - O2(g) + 4 H+(aq) + 4 e- --> 2 H2O(l)
3 - NO(g) + 2 H2O(l) --> NO3-(aq) + 4 H+(aq) + 3 e-
Which of the half-reactions above will be shifted toward the products with an increase in pH?
1 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
An oxidizing agent will
increase in mass
lose electrons
be reduced
increase in oxidation number
In the above Galvanic Cell, which half cell is undergoing reduction?
Cu | Cu2+
Zn | Zn2+
A certain galvanic cell has for its spontaneous cell reaction: Zn + HgO → ZnO + Hg
Which is the half-reaction occurring at the anode?
HgO + 2 e- → Hg + O2-
Zn2+ + 2 e- → Zn
Zn → Zn2+ + 2 e-
ZnO + 2 e- → Zn
When water is electrolyzed, gas collected at cathode, is
sulphur
oxygen
hydrogen
sulphur dioxide
Given their standard reduction potentials, which of the species is going to be oxidized?
Cu2+/Cu = 0.34V
Zn2+/Zn = -0.76V
Cu
Zn
CuSO4
ZnSO4
What occurs to the mass of copper electrode in the following reaction?
Zn/Zn2+ // Cu2+/Cu
increases
decreases
remains the same
What would be the theoretical cell potential of the an electrochemical cell between silver and nickel?
Ag+/Ag = 0.80V
Ni2+/Ni = -0.25V
1.05V
-1.05V
0.55V
-0.55V
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