Electrochemical Series and its Applications

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Electrochemical Series and its Applications: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Electrochemical Series, Applications of Electrochemical Series, Reactivity of Non-metals, Reactivity of Metals, Displacement Reactions, Metal-Metal Displacement Reactions, etc.

Important Questions on Electrochemical Series and its Applications

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Given that the standard electrode potentials  (E°) of metals are:

 K+/K=2.93V,Ag+/Ag=0.80V,Cu2+/Cu=0.34V,

 Mg2+/Mg=2.37V,Cr3+/Cr=0.74V,Fe2+/Fe=0.44V.

The increasing order of their reducing power is:

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Of the halide ions, the most powerful reducing agent is:

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The standard reduction potential values of three metallic cations, X, Y and Z are 0.52,3.03 and1.18V respectively. The order of reducing power of the corresponding metals is:

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The standard electrode potential of M2+/M is positive for

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A solution of copper sulfate is to be stored in a container made of a metal. Which of the following metals is/are suitable for this purpose?
(i) silver
(ii) lead
(iii) zinc
(The standard electrode potentials for Cu2+,Ag+,Pb2+ and Zn2+ are 0.34 V,0.80 V,-0.13 V  and -0.76 V, respectively.)

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Two identical beakers contain concentrated HCl solution at 298 K. In the first beaker solid Cu is added, while in the second beaker solid Zn is added. Which of the following will be observed?

E0Zn2+/Zn=-0.76V;E0Cu2+/Cu=+0.34V

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The position of some metals in the electrochemical series in decreasing electropositive character isMg>Al>Zn>Cu>Ag. The change expected on stirring the solution of aluminium nitrate with copper spoon is

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The reaction between zinc and iron sulphate to give zinc sulphate as a product is a _____

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Upon dipping a copper rod, the aqueous solution of the salt that can turn blue is:

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The pair of metals which will produce hydrogen gas in reaction with acid is:

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Which of the following is not an application of electrochemical series?

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Consider the following half reactions and choose the correct alternative

Cl2(g)+2e-2Cl-(aq) E0=1.36V

Br2(l)+2e-2Br( aq )E0=1.07VI2(s)+2e-2I-(aq)E0=0.53V

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The strongest oxidising agent among the species In3+E0=-1.34 V, Au3+E0=1.4 V,Hg2+(E0=0.86V), Cr3+E0=-0.74 V is

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Which of the following conditions will increase the voltage of the cell represented by the equation below?

Cu(s)+2Ag(aq)+Cu(aq)2++2Ag(s)

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Which group of nonmetals is the most reactive?

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The tendency of the electrodes made up of Cu, Zn and Ag to release electrons when dipped in their respective salt solutions decreases in the order:

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Select the correct option, for the given standard Eo values of few redox couples:
Zn2+/Zn=-0.76V, Ag+/Ag=+0.80V, Cu2+/Cu=0.34V
 

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Mark the correct statement based on the Eo values of redox couple of halogens given below
 EoI2/I-=+0.54V,EoBr2/Br-=+1.08V;EoCl2/Cl-=+1.36V.

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Which element can reduce Aluminium?

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Among the following, which is the most reactive metal which displaces other metals from their salts in solution?

EZn/Zn2+0=+0.76V, EAg/Ag+0=-0.80V, 

ECu/Cu2+0=-0.34V, ECo/Co+20=0.28V