Selective Discharge of Ions
Selective Discharge of Ions: Overview
In this topic, we will learn about the selective discharge of ions in the process of electrolysis. We will also discuss the electrochemical series, which contains the metals in the order of their tendency to lose valence electron.
Important Questions on Selective Discharge of Ions
Given that the standard electrode potentials of metals are:
The increasing order of their reducing power is:

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

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

Standard electrode potential of three metals A, B and C are respectively. The reducing power of these metals are


The standard electrode potential of is positive for

Lower the position of an ion in an electrochemical series more easily it will get discharged at the respective electrode.

How does nature of electrode affect selective discharge of ions.

If a solution contains more than two cations and anions, the selective discharge of ions depends on electrochemical series.

Define selective discharge of ions.

Select the correct option, for the given standard values of few redox couples:

Mark the correct statement based on the values of redox couple of halogens given below
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Which element can reduce Aluminium?

Out of which of the following statements is true-
Given the reduction potential data as- .

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

We have taken two electrode, with potential values: . Which of the following will act as the best reducing agent:

Identify the correct order of the metals in which they displace each other from solution of their salts:

Which of the following can not displace ?

The decreasing order of reducing power of P, Q, R, S whose reduction potential are and , is

The more reactive the metal, the less likely the metal ions are to be discharged preferentially at the _____ during electrolysis.
