WorksheetsElectrochemistry-1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
Electrons always flow from
cathode to anode
anode to cathode
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
Which metal is the negative electrode?
Zn/Zn2+ // Cu2+/Cu
zinc
copper
What reaction occurs at the anode?
Ag+/Ag = 0.80V
Ni2+/Ni = -0.25V
Ag+ + e- →Ag
Ag → Ag+ + e-
Ni2+ + 2e- → Ni
Ni → Ni2+ + 2e-
What would be the theoretical cell potential of the previous electrochemical cell?
Ag+/Ag = 0.80V
Ni2+/Ni = -0.25V
1.05V
-1.05V
0.55V
-0.55V
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
An oxidizing agent will
increase in mass
lose electrons
be reduced
increase in oxidation number
In the following reaction
Sn+2 + 2Fe+3 --> Sn+4 + 2Fe+2,
the reducing agent is...
Fe+3
Sn+2
Sn+4
Fe+2
Galvanic cells convert
mechanical energy in to electrical energy
potential energy in to electrical energy
electrical energy in to chemical energy
chemical energy in to electrical energy
What is oxidation number of Cr in Cr2O72-?
-2
+2
+6
+12
Calculate standard cell potential for this equation:
Zn2+(aq) + 2e → Zn(s) Eº = – 0.76 V
Cd2+(aq) + 2e → Cd(s) Eº = – 0.40 V
Eocell = -0.36 V
Eocell = -1.16 V
Eocell = +1.16 V
Eocell = +0.36 V
What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in N2?
-3
0
+4
-1
Which element is oxidised in the reaction Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
Zinc
Hydrogen
Chlorine
None
