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In an electrochemical cell, the negative terminal of the battery is connected to-
(a)cathode
(b)anode
(c)both cathode and anode
(d)None of the above

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Important Questions on Electrolysis and Chemical Reaction
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Consider the metals and solutions given in the box.
(a) Which of the above metals have to be selected to construct a Galvanic Cell?
(b)Identify the anode and cathode of the cell.
[Reactivity order ]
(c) Write the redox reaction taking place in the cell.

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An aqueous solution of nickel (II) sulphate was electrolyzed using nickel electrodes. Observe the diagram and answer the question that follows:
- Which equation for the reaction at the anode is correct?

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(i) positively charged cathode
(ii) negatively charged anode
(iii) positively charged anode
(iv) negatively charged cathode

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(a) Positively charged cathode
(b) Negatively charged anode
(c) Positively charged anode
(d) Negatively charged cathode

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(i) positively charged cathode
(ii) negatively charged anode
(iii) positively charged anode
(iv) negatively charged cathode

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Column I | Column II | ||
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(i) | Electrode connected to positive terminal of battery. | (a) | Cathode |
(ii) | Electrode connected to negative terminal of battery. | (b) | Anode |
(iii) | Substance which undergoes decomposition in aqueous solution, when current is passed | (c) | Non–electrolyte |
(iv) | Substance which does not allow electric current to pass through it neither in aqueous not in molten state. | (d) | Electrolyte |

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Cell | Instrument in which it is used |
Dry cell | Radios |
Cameras | |
Clocks | |
Toys | |
Mercury cell | Watches |
Calculator | |
Electronic instruments | |
Nickel- cadmium cell | Rechargeable torches |
Cameras | |
Lithium ion cell | Mobile phone |
Laptops |
- What do we do with these types of cells after their use?
- Which among these cells can be recharged and reused?
- Do they cause environmental pollution?

