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Operation of Galvanic Cell

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Oxidation occurs at the...

a)

anode

b)

cathode

2.

Reduction occurs at the...

a)

anode

b)

cathode

3.

Consider the galvanic cell reaction Zn (s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Cu (s) + Zn2+ (aq). When the cell is running spontaneously, which is the only true statement?

a)

The copper electrode loses mass and the zinc electrode is the cathode.

b)

The copper electrode gains mass and the copper electrode is the cathode.

c)

The zinc electrode gains mass and the zinc electrode is the anode.

d)

The zinc electrode loses mass and the zinc electrode is the cathode.

4.

In any Galvanic Cell, which half cell will undergo reduction?

a)

The half cell with the lower standard electrode potential

b)

The half cell with the higher standard electrode potential

5.
A galvanic cell is established to power a torch, as shown.
For this cell, the
a)

electrons will flow from the aluminium to the hydrogen half-cell.

b)

aluminium electrode will be the positive anode.

c)

concentration of aluminium ions in solution will be falling.

d)

hydrogen half-cell will be the negative cathode.

6.
A galvanic cell is established to power a torch, as shown.
For this cell, the overall equation will be
a)

2Al(s) + 3H2(g) → 2Al3+(aq) + 6H+(aq)

b)

3Cl-(aq) + Al(s) → AlCl3(aq)

c)

2Al3+(aq) + 3H2(g) → 2Al(s) + 6H+(aq)

d)

2Al(s) + 6H+(aq) → 2Al3+ (aq) + 3H2(g)

7.

In the above Galvanic Cell, which half cell is undergoing reduction?

a)

Cu | Cu2+

b)

Zn | Zn2+

8.

Which changes could take place at positive electrode in a voltaic cell?

a)

I and II

b)

I and III

c)

II and III

d)

I, II and III

9.

What reaction occurs at the anode?

a)

Ag+ (aq) + e- →Ag (s)

b)

Ag (s) → Ag+ (aq) + e-

c)

Ni2+ (aq) + 2e- → Ni (s)

d)

Ni (s) → Ni2+ (aq) + 2e-

10.

In a voltaic cell, the salt bridge is necessary for

a)

the movement of electrons to create a current.

b)

the movement of ions to create a current.

c)

the movement of electrons and maintain the electrical neutrality of solution.

d)

the movement of ions and maintain the electrical neutrality of solution.