Electrochemical Cells

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Electrochemical Cells: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electrochemistry, Electrolysis, Electrodes, Cathode, Electrochemical Cell, Anode, Daniell Cell, Salt Bridge, Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell, Applications of Electrolysis, Cell Representation and, Methanol Fuel Cells

Important Questions on Electrochemical Cells

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Explain the chemical reaction occurring in the methanol fuel cell. 

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Write the half cell reactions occurring in the methanol fuel cell.

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Give the cathodic and anodic reaction occuring during the electrolysis of molten lead bromide.

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Explain the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide.

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Sketch the cell for the electrolysis of molten NaCl. Indicate cathode, anode and their signs. Show the flow of electrons and ions.

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Describe the electrolysis of molten NaCl using inert electrodes.

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Sketch the cell for electrolysis of molten MgCl2. Indicate anode, cathode with their signs. Show the direction of electron and ion flow. Write electrode reactions and net cell reaction.

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Write shorthand notation for the cell of the following reaction:

Sn2+(aq) is oxidized by Br2(l)

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Write shorthand notation for the cell of the following reaction:

Cu2+(aq)+2Ag(s)+2Br-(aq)Cu(s)+2AgBr(s)

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Formulate a cell from the following electrode reactions:
(a) Cl2(g)+2e-2Cl-(aq)

(b) 2I-(aq)I2(s)+2e-

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Formulate a cell for each of the following reactions: 

(b) Mg(s)+ Br2(l) Mg2+(aq)+ 2Br-(aq)

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Formulate a cell for each of the following reactions:

(a) Sn2+(aq)+2AgCl(s)Sn4+(aq)+2Ag(s)+2Cl-(aq)

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What are the conventions used to write cell diagram (cell formula)?
 

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The following redox reaction occurs in a galvanic cell.

2Al(s)+3Fe2+(1M)2Al3+(1M)+3Fe

Write the cell notation.

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Pb(s)Pb2+(1M)KClHg2Cl2(s)Hg(s)

Identify anode and cathode. Name the right hand side electrode.

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Give some examples of metals which can be extracted electrochemically?

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Which of the following is used in electroplating of iron seat?

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How many coulombs are required for the oxidation of one mole of H2O to O2?

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During electrolysis, the positive ions move towards the