Question 1

The standard state of an electrochemical cell is measured as 1 atm pressure for all gases and 1.0 M for all aqueous solutions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A Galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell in which a spontaneous chemical reaction may be used to generate an electrical current.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The rusting witnessed in the sheet metal of a '65 Impala is an example of:

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A)   uniform corrosion.
B)   galvanic corrosion.
C)   electrolysis.
D)   compounding corrosion.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) involves gaseous HCl at 1 atm being bubbled into water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, which atom is being reduced?
H2O2( aq )  → H2( g )  + O2( g )

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A)   H
B)   O
C)   both
D)   neitherE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 6

What is the E0 value for the Galvanic cell formed from these two half-reactions?
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A)   +1.334 V
B)   − 2.046 V
C)   +2.046 V
D)   +2.758 VE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

In the formation of iron (II)  oxide, which species is being reduced?
Fe( s )  + O2( g )  → FeO( s )

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A)   FeO
B)   Fe2O3
C)   Fe
D)   O2E) None of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 8

Reduction occurs at the anode of a Galvanic cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Given a Galvanic cell:  , the right-hand side of this notation represents the:

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A)   spontaneous half of the reaction.
B)   oxidation 1/2 reaction.
C)   anode of the cell.
D)   reduction 1/2 reaction.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Secondary cells are designed to be rechargeable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO4 − ?

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A)   1+
B)   2+
C)   7+
D)   8+E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What is the E0 value for the Galvanic cell formed from these two half-reactions?
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A)   − 2.31 V
B)   +4.33 V
C)   − 1.32 V
D)   +2.00 VE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

How many grams of silver are deposited at a platinum cathode in the electrolysis of AgNO3 (aq)  by 5.30 amps of electric current in 4.0 hours?

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A)   85.3 g
B)   42.6 g
C)   121 g
D)   188 gE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Galvanic corrosion may occur only when two different metals are in contact with one another.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

In a redox reaction:

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A)   there is a transfer of protons from one species to another.
B)   electrons are created.
C)   electrons are transferred between two species.
D)   the reaction always moves in a reverse direction.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

In the formation of iron (II)  oxide, which species is being reduced?
Fe( s )  + O2( g )  → FeO( s )

Accepted Answer

A)   FeO
B)   Fe2O3
C)   Fe
D)   O2E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Balance the following electrochemical reaction in acid:
MnO4 − ( aq )  + Zr( s )  ↔ Mn2+( aq )  + Zr2+( aq )

Accepted Answer

A)   2 MnO4 − ( aq )  + 16H+( aq )  + 5 Zr( s )  → 2 Mn2+( aq )  + 5 Zr2+( aq )  + 8 H2O( l ) 
B)   2 MnO4 − ( aq )  + 5 Zr( s )  → 2 Mn2+( aq )  + 5 Zr2+( aq ) 
C)   MnO4 − ( aq )  + Zr( s )  → Mn2+( aq ) + Zr2+( aq )  + 5 e − 
D)   2 MnO4 − ( aq )  + 8H+( aq )  + 5 Zr( s )  → 2 Mn2+( aq )  + 5 Zr2+( aq )  + 8 H2O( l ) E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Species with positive standard reduction potentials are excellent candidates for reduction reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Using the provided standard reduction potentials, which of the following cells is an example of a Galvanic cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which phrase best describes the half-reaction as written?
Na+ + e −  → Na

Accepted Answer

A)   oxidation 1/2 reaction
B)   reduction 1/2 reaction
C)   group 2 ionization
D)   two electron transferE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 13: Electrochemistry

The standard state of an electrochemical cell is measured as 1 atm pressure for all gases and 1.0 M for all aqueous solutions.

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A Galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell in which a spontaneous chemical reaction may be used to generate an electrical current.

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The rusting witnessed in the sheet metal of a '65 Impala is an example of:

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The standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) involves gaseous HCl at 1 atm being bubbled into water.

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In the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, which atom is being reduced? H2O2( aq ) → H2( g ) + O2( g )

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What is the E0 value for the Galvanic cell formed from these two half-reactions?

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In the formation of iron (II) oxide, which species is being reduced? Fe( s ) + O2( g ) → FeO( s )

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Reduction occurs at the anode of a Galvanic cell.

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Given a Galvanic cell: , the right-hand side of this notation represents the:

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Secondary cells are designed to be rechargeable.

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What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO4 − ?

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What is the E0 value for the Galvanic cell formed from these two half-reactions?

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How many grams of silver are deposited at a platinum cathode in the electrolysis of AgNO3 (aq) by 5.30 amps of electric current in 4.0 hours?

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Galvanic corrosion may occur only when two different metals are in contact with one another.

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In a redox reaction:

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In the formation of iron (II) oxide, which species is being reduced? Fe( s ) + O2( g ) → FeO( s )

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Balance the following electrochemical reaction in acid: MnO4 − ( aq ) + Zr( s ) ↔ Mn2+( aq ) + Zr2+( aq )

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Species with positive standard reduction potentials are excellent candidates for reduction reactions.

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Using the provided standard reduction potentials, which of the following cells is an example of a Galvanic cell?

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Which phrase best describes the half-reaction as written? Na+ + e − → Na

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In the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, which atom is being reduced? H₂O₂( aq ) → H₂( g ) + O₂( g )

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What is the E⁰ value for the Galvanic cell formed from these two half-reactions?

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What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO₄⁻?

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How many grams of silver are deposited at a platinum cathode in the electrolysis of AgNO₃ (aq) by 5.30 amps of electric current in 4.0 hours?

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Balance the following electrochemical reaction in acid: MnO₄⁻( aq ) + Zr( s ) ↔ Mn²⁺( aq ) + Zr²⁺( aq )

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Which phrase best describes the half-reaction as written? Na⁺ + e⁻ → Na

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