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Electrochemistry Energy Changes

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is an electrochemical cell?

a)

An electrochemical cell is used to store mechanical energy.

b)

An electrochemical cell is a type of solar panel.

c)

An electrochemical cell is a device that converts sound waves into electricity.

d)

An electrochemical cell is a device that generates electrical energy through chemical reactions.

2.

Explain the difference between galvanic cells and electrolytic cells.

a)

Galvanic cells and electrolytic cells both produce electricity from chemical reactions.

b)

Galvanic cells and electrolytic cells both use electricity to drive chemical reactions.

c)

Galvanic cells produce electricity from chemical reactions, while electrolytic cells use electricity to drive chemical reactions.

d)

Galvanic cells use electricity to drive chemical reactions, while electrolytic cells produce electricity from chemical reactions.

3.

Describe the role of anode and cathode in an electrochemical cell.

a)

The anode is where oxidation occurs, and the cathode is where reduction occurs in an electrochemical cell.

b)

Both the anode and cathode are where oxidation occurs in an electrochemical cell.

c)

The anode is where reduction occurs, and the cathode is where oxidation occurs in an electrochemical cell.

d)

The anode and cathode have no specific roles in an electrochemical cell.

4.

What is the standard electrode potential?

a)

E*

b)

E^

c)

d)

E

5.

How is cell potential related to Gibbs free energy change?

a)

ΔG = -nFΔE

b)

ΔG = -nFΔE + RT

c)

ΔG = nFΔE

d)

ΔG = -nFΔE + PV

6.

Discuss the concept of cell potential and its measurement.

a)

Cell potential can only be positive.

b)

Cell potential is measured using a voltmeter, and it represents the potential difference between two half-cells in an electrochemical cell.

c)

Cell potential is the same for all types of electrochemical cells.

d)

Cell potential is measured using a thermometer.

7.

Explain the terms oxidation and reduction in electrochemistry.

a)

Oxidation is the gain of electrons, while reduction is the loss of electrons in electrochemistry.

b)

Oxidation is the process of reducing the oxidation state, while reduction is the process of increasing the oxidation state in electrochemistry.

c)

Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state, while reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state in electrochemistry.

d)

Oxidation is the increase in oxidation state, while reduction is the decrease in oxidation state in electrochemistry.

8.

What is the Nernst equation and how is it used in electrochemistry?

a)

The Nernst equation is used to measure the weight of ions in electrochemistry.

b)

The Nernst equation is used to calculate the equilibrium potential of an electrochemical cell by considering the standard electrode potential, temperature, and ion concentrations.

c)

The Nernst equation is used to calculate the speed of chemical reactions in electrochemistry.

d)

The Nernst equation is used to determine the color change of electrodes in electrochemistry.

9.

Discuss the significance of salt bridge in an electrochemical cell.

a)

The salt bridge is used to store excess energy in the cell

b)

The salt bridge maintains electrical neutrality and allows the flow of ions between the two half-cells in an electrochemical cell.

c)

The salt bridge prevents the flow of electrons in the cell

d)

The salt bridge enhances the voltage output of the cell

10.

How does the concentration of ions affect cell potential?

a)

The concentration of ions has no impact on cell potential

b)

Cell potential is solely determined by temperature, not ion concentration

c)

Higher ion concentration always leads to higher cell potential

d)

The concentration of ions can impact cell potential by altering the reaction equilibrium.

11.

How does the concentration of ions affect cell potential?

a)

The concentration of ions has no impact on cell potential

b)

Cell potential is solely determined by temperature, not ion concentration

c)

Higher ion concentration always leads to higher cell potential

d)

The concentration of ions can impact cell potential by altering the reaction equilibrium.