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The electode potential of anode at standard condition is called standard potential.

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Important Questions on Electrochemistry

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Calculate the standard cell potential (in V) of the cell in which the following reaction takes place:

Fe2+ aq+Ag+aqFe3+aq+Ag(s)

Given that
EAg+/Ago=x V
EFe2+/Feo=y V
EFe3+/Feo=z V

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Four successive members of the first row of transition elements are listed below with atomic numbers. Which one of them is expected to have the highest EM3+/M2+o value?
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Given below are the half - cell reactions :

Mn 2 + + 2 e - Mn  ;  E = - 1.18 V 2 Mn 3 + + e - Mn 2 +  ;  E = + 1.51 V

The E for 3 Mn 2 + Mn + 2 Mn 3 + will be :
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Consider the following standard electrode potentials (Eo in volts) in aqueous solution:
ElementM3+/MM+/MAl-1.66+0.55Tl+1.26-0.34
Based on these data, which of the following statements is correct?
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In an electrochemical cell, anode and cathode are respectively
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A variable, the opposite external potential (Eext) is applied to the cell Zn | Zn2+ 1MCu2+ 1 M| Cu, of potential 1.1 V. When Eext<1.1 V and Eext>1.1 V, respectively electrons flow from
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Calculate the E.M.F. of the cell,

Mgs|Mg2+ (0.1M)||Ag+1×10-3|Ags

EAg+/Ag° =+0.8V, EMg2+/Mg°=-2.37V

What happens to the E.M.F. if the concentration of Ag+ is decreased to 1×10-4 M ? [given log 5 = 0.6990]

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The standard emf of the cell ZnZn2+Ag+|Ag is 1.56 V. If the standard reduction potential of Ag is 0.8 V, the standard oxidation potential of Zn is
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Represent a cell consisting of Mg2+ | Mg half cell and Ag+ | Ag half cell and write the cell reaction.

(E°Ag=0.799 V, E°Mg=-2.37 V)

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In a electrochemical cell, the reaction will be feasible when
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Given that the standard potentials Eo of Cu2+/Cu and Cu+/Cu are 0.34V and 0.522V respectively, the Eo of Cu2+/Cu+ is:
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The reduction potential of the couples A+/A and B+/B are -1.66 Vand 0.80V respectively. Which of the following reactions will occur when the two systems are combined?
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The standard reduction potential for Cu2+/Cu is +0.34 V. Calculate the reduction potential at pH=14 for the above couple.

Ksp of CuOH2=1×1019

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Consider the change in oxidation state of Bromine corresponding to different emf values, as shown in the diagram below:
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Then, what is the species undergoing disproportionation?
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The metals near the bottom of the electrochemical series are :
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Draw a labelled diagram of 'Standard Hydrogen Electrode'.
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Give reason for E value for (Mn+2/Mn) is negative whereas for (Cu+2/Cu) is positive.