Electrochemical Cells
Electrochemical Cells: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Cell.
Important Questions on Electrochemical Cells
A cell, initially contains 1 M and 1 ions.
Calculate the change in the cell potential after the passage of 9.65 A of current for 1 h.

How many grams of silver could be plated out on a serving tray by electrolysis of a solution containing silver in +1 oxidation state for a period of 1.0 hours at a current of 8.46 amperes? What is the area of the tray if the thickness of the silver plating is 0.00254 cm? Density of silver is

The reaction :
occurs in the galvanic cell

The standard e.m.f. of a galvanic cell involving cell reaction with n = 2 is found to be 0.295 V at The equilibrium constant of reaction would be –

An electrochemical cell in which electrical energy is produced involving transfer of matter only is called a concentration cell.

Name the different types of electrochemical cells.

Electrical energy can be used to bring about a redox reaction which is otherwise non-spontaneous.


Secondary battery is a cell which can be _____ repeatedly for use. Examples are Lithium-ion battery, Lead Storage battery, etc.

Define electrochemical cell. What happens if external potential applied becomes greater than of electrochemical cell?

What are the functions of salt bridge in a galvanic cell?

In an electrochemical cell, reduction occurs at anode.

In a voltaic cell, the reduction occurs at the negative electrode called the anode and the oxidation occurs at the positive electrode called the cathode.

What type of electrolytes are used in salt bridge? In which direction do the negative ions move in salt bridge?

A half cell is connected with SHE, during the course of reaction of SHE is increased. The connected half cell behaves as

In the cell represented , the reducing agent is

A variable, opposite external potential is applied to the cell , of potential 1.1 V. When and , respectively electrons will flow from:

In which of the following electrochemical cell the overall cell reaction is :

In which of the following electrochemical cell overall cell reaction is :

In which of the following cells net cell reaction is :
