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Explain the electrolysis of aqueous copper sulphate.

Important Questions on Electrochemistry

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Give reason: On the basis of E values, O2 gas should be liberated at anode but it is Cl2 gas which is liberated during electrolysis of aqueous NaCl.
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When electricity is passed through a solution of AlCl2, 13.5 g of Al is deposited at the cathode. The number of faradays passed is
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One litre of 1 M CuSO4, solution is electrolysed. After passing 2 F charge, the molarity of CuSO4, solution will be:
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Following reactions occur at the cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous silver chloride.

Ag+aq+e-Ags; E°=+0.80 V        H+aq+e-12 H2g; E°=+0.00 V

On the basis of their standard reduction electrode potentialE° values, which reaction is feasible at the cathode and why?

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In the preparation of chlorine by the electrolysis of brine, the reaction taking place at the anode is
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Identify the substance underlined in the following:

The electrode that increases in mass during the electro-refining of silver.

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Electric current was passed through an aqueous solution of CuSO4 using two Pt electrodes. After some time, the blue colour of the solution disappeared along with evolution of O2 gas. Which of the following statement is correct regarding the resultant solution?
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How many Faraday of electricity is required to reduce 1 mole of MnO4- ions to Mn2+ ions?
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If electrolysis of aqueous CuSO4 solution is carried out using Cu-electrodes, the reaction taking place at the anode is
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Electrolysis of concentrated aqueous solution of NaCl results in
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For the electro-refining of copper, write the reaction that takes place at the anode.

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If an aqueous solution of NaF is electrolyzed between inert electrodes, the product obtained at anode is
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Draw the diagram of the apparatus used in the electrolysis of water. Label the cathode. 
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State one observation for the following:

Copper sulphate solution is electrolysed using copper electrodes.

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Draw the diagram of the apparatus used in the electrolysis of water. Label the graphite rod.
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Ions are the current carriers in electrolytes.

What are the products obtained at anode and cathode during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride?

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Draw the diagram of the apparatus used in electroplating and label the following part: 

The substance to be electroplated. 

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The pH of the solution _________ during the electrolysis of dilute aqueous solution of CuSO4.

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During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, the product obtained at anode is
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An aqueous solution of CuSO4 is subjected to electrolysis using inert electrodes. The pH of the solution will