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If the student were to connect the iron key to the positive terminal of the power
supply, it would be oxidised. Copper metal would plate the negative electrode.
Q2.
Draw a diagram to show the migration of ions in a nickel-plating cell containing
nickel sulfate solution.
A2.
Q3.
Calculate the quantity of electric charge, in coulomb, represented by:
a a current of 6.00 A flowing for 25.0 minutes
b a current of 25 mA flowing for 2.0 days
A3.
a
b
Q = It
Q = 6.00 A (25.0 60) s
= 9.00 103 C
Q = It
Q = (25 103) A (2 24 60 60) s
= 4.3 103 C
Q = It
Q = 30.0 A (25 60) s
= 4.50 104 C
Q
n(e) =
F
4.50 10 4 C
n(e) =
96 500 C mol 1
= 0.466 mol
Step 1 Write the equation.
Cr3+(aq) + 3e Cr(s)
Step 2 Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of Cr.
n(Cr )
1
=
3
n(e )
0.4663
n(Cr)
=
3
= 0.1554 mol
Step 3 Calculate the mass of Cr.
m(Cr) = 0.1554 mol 52.00 g mol1
= 8.08 g
A 0.300 g mass of silver is to be used to plate a sporting trophy. How long should the
trophy be left in a silver-plating cell using a current of 6.00 A?
A5.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
A solution used to gold-plate bathroom fittings contains Au3+ ions. What current
would be required to plate 5.00 g of gold onto a tap in 30.0 minutes?
A6.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Q7.
Predict the products at each electrode during electrolysis (using unreactive electrodes)
of the following 1 M solutions. The nitrate ion is not involved in any of the reactions.
a copper(II) bromide
b sodium iodide
c lead(II) nitrate
d zinc chloride
e aluminium nitrate
A7.
a
b
c
d
e
Br2(aq); Cu(s)
I2(aq); H2(g) and OH(aq)
O2(g) and H+(aq); Pb(s)
O2(g) and H+(aq) (Cl2(g) is formed in practice); Zn(s)
O2(g) and H+(aq); H2(g) and OH(aq)
From the industrial electrolytic cells described in the text, select one that uses a
molten electrolyte and another that uses an aqueous electrolyte.
a Write the half reactions that occur at each electrode.
b What materials are used for the anode and cathode in each cell?
c Explain the reasons for the choice of the electrode materials.
d Why is an aqueous electrolyte more energy efficient than a molten electrolyte?
e Explain why aqueous solutions are not employed in the cell using a molten
electrolyte.
f What factors may be important in deciding where to site an industrial cell of each
type?
A8.
Refer to the appropriate descriptions of each cell in the text to answer this question.
Chapter review
Q9.
a
b
A9.
a
b
Q10.
A car battery is charged at a current of 2.0 A for 9.00 hours. Calculate the mass of
lead deposited at the cathode if the electrode reaction is represented by the equation:
PbSO4(s) + 2e Pb(s) + SO42(aq)
A10.
Step 1
Step 2
Q
.
F
64 800 C
96 500 C mol 1
= 0.6715 mol
n(e) =
Step 4
2
n(e )
0.6715
n(Pb)
=
2
= 0.3358 mol
m
Calculate the mass of Pb, using n =
.
M
m(Pb)= 0.3358 mol 207.2 g mol1
= 69.57 g
= 70 g
Q11.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
2
n(e )
n(e)
Step 4
n(Cl2)
Step 5
Step 1
Q
.
F
8.953 10 4
2
= 4.477 104 mol
=
V
.
Vm
V(Cl2) = (4.477 104) mol 24.5 mol L1
= 1.10 106 L
Calculate the number of coulomb, using Q = It.
Q = 100 000 A (24 60 60) s
= 8.64 109 C
Calculate the volume of Cl2, using n =
1
n(e )
n(NaCl) = 8.953 104 mol
m
.
Calculate the mass of NaCl, using n =
M
m(NaCl) = 8.953 104 mol 58.5 g mol1
= 5.237 106 g
= 5.24 tonnes
n(e)
Step 3
Step 4
Q
.
F
Q12.
Iron is plated with tin in an electrolytic cell containing K2Sn(OH)6 as the electrolyte.
A cell operates for 5.00 hours at a current of 25.0 A.
a What is the charge on the tin ions in the electrolyte?
b How many faradays of charge are required to produce 1.00 mole of tin?
c Calculate the mass of tin deposited during this period.
A12.
a
b
4
n(e )
Step 1
n(Sn) =
Step 4
m
.
M
= 1.166 mol 118.69 g mol1
= 139 g
Q13.
A charge of 0.400 faraday was passed through 1.00 L of 1.00 M copper(II) sulfate
solution using carbon electrodes.
a Write equations for the reactions at each electrode.
b Calculate the concentration of the copper ions in solution after electrolysis.
A13.
2
n(e )
0.400
n(Cu2+)
=
2
= 0.200 mol
Step 3 Calculate the amount of Cu2+ remaining.
n(Cu2+)remaining = n(Cu2+)initial n(Cu2+)discharged
= (1.00 L 1.00 M) mol 0.200 mol
= 0.800 mol
Step 4 Calculate the concentration of Cu2+ remaining.
0.800 mol
c(Cu2+) =
1.00 L
= 0.800 M
Three electrolytic cells containing silver nitrate solution, copper(II) sulfate solution
and chromium(III) sulfate solution, respectively, were connected in series so that the
same amount of electric charge passed through each cell. Metal was deposited at the
cathode of each cell. If 10.0 g of silver was obtained from one cell, what mass of
metal would be obtained from each of the other cells?
A14.
Step 1
Step 2
m
.
M
10.0 g
107.87 g mol 1
= 0.09270 mol
Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount in mol of electrons that passed
through all cells.
n(e )
1
=
n(Ag)
1
n(e )
= 0.09270 mol
Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of Cu and Cr deposited.
1
n(Cu )
=
2
n(e )
0.09270
n(Cu) =
2
= 0.04635 mol
n(Cr )
1
=
3
n(e )
0.09270
n(Cr) =
3
= 0.0309 mol
Calculate the masses of Cu and Cr deposited.
m(Cu) = 0.04635 mol 63.55 g mol1
= 2.946 g
= 2.95 g
m(Cr) = 0.0309 mol 52.00 g mol1
= 1.607 g
= 1.61 g
n(Ag) =
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
10
Step 1
Step 2
15.0 L
24.5 mol L1
= 0.6122 mol
Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount in mol of electrons released.
n(e )
2
=
1
n(Cl 2 )
= 2 0.6122
n(e )
= 1.224 mol
Write a balanced equation.
Ag+(aq) + e Ag(s)
Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of Ag deposited.
1
n(Ag)
=
1
n(e )
n(Ag) = 1.224 mol
m
.
Calculate the mass of Ag, using n =
M
m(Ag) = 1.224 g 107.87 g mol1
= 132 g
n
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
V
.
Vm
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cathode
negative
Step 1 Calculate the volume of Ag required, using volume = area thickness.
V(Ag) = 900 cm2 0.00500 cm
= 4.5 cm3
m
Step 2 Calculate the mass of Ag required, using density = .
V
m(Ag) = 10.5 g cm3 4.5 cm3
= 47.25 g
Step 3 Calculate the amount of Ag.
47.25 g
n(Ag) =
107.87 g mol 1
= 0.4380 mol
Step 4 Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount in mol of electrons required.
n(e )
1
=
n(Ag)
1
= 0.4380 mol
Q
Step 5 Calculate the amount of charge required, using n(e) = .
F
Q
= 0.4380 mol 96 500 C mol1
= 42 269 C
Step 6 Calculate the time required, using Q = It.
42 269 C
t =
0.500 A
= 84 539 s
= 23.5 h
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Electrolysis of a molten ionic compound with a current of 0.50 A for 30.0 minutes
yielded 0.700 g of a metallic element at the cathode. If the element has a relative
atomic mass of 150, calculate the charge on the metal ions.
A17.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
12 000 C
96 500 C mol 1
= 0.1244 mol
Step 4 Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of Cu2+ deposited as Cu.
n(Cu 2+ )
1
=
2
n(e )
0.1244
n(Cu2+) =
2
= 0.0622 mol
Step 5 Calculate the mass of Cu deposited.
m(Cu) = 0.0622 mol 63.5 g mol1
= 3.95 g
Cathode: Cu2+(aq) + 2e Cu(s)
Anode: Cu(s) Cu2+(aq) + 2e
Because the reverse reaction is occurring at each electrode [Cu] will remain
constant, 1.00 M.
Write balanced half equations after the change of electrode.
Cathode: Cu2+(aq) + 2e Cu(s)
Anode: 2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
O2(g) is produced
n(e)
Q
.
F
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Step 1
Step 2
12 000 C
96 500 C mol 1
= 0.1244 mol
Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of Cu2+ deposited as Cu.
n(Cu 2+ )
1
=
2
n(e )
0.1244
n(Cu2+)
=
2
= 0.0622 mol
Calculate the amount of Cu2+ ions remaining in solution.
n(Cu2+)remaining = n(Cu)initial n(Cu)discharged
= (0.250 1.00) mol 0.0622 mol
= 0.1878 mol
Calculate the concentration of Cu2+ ions remaining in solution.
0.1878 mol
=
[Cu2+remaining]
0.250 L
= 0.7512 M
= 0.75 M
n(e)
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Q
.
F
15
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
m
n
2.72 105
1.12 10 4
= 24.3 g mol1
Inspection of a periodic table shows that this divalent metal must be
magnesium.
=
Step 7
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Two electrolytic cells are connected in series as shown in Figure 28.25. A current of
5.00 A flows for 15.0 minutes.
Figure 28.25
Electrolytic cells in series.
a
b
c
d
e
A20.
a
b
Q = It
Q = 5.00 A (15 60) s
= 4500 C
A: 2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
B: 2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
C: Cu(s) Cu2+(aq) + 2e
D: 2H+(aq) + 2e H2(g)
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Step 1
Step 2
4500 C
96 500 C mol 1
= 0.0466 mol
Step 3 Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of Cu consumed.
1
n(Cu )
=
2
n(e )
0.0466
n(Cu) =
2
= 0.0233 mol
Step 4 Calculate the mass of Cu consumed.
m(Cu) = 0.0233 mol 63.5 g mol1
= 1.48 g
Step 1 Write the half equation.
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
Q
Step 2 Calculate the amount in mol of electrons, using n(e) = .
F
4500
C
=
n(e)
96 500 C mol 1
= 0.0466 mol
Step 3 Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of H2 produced.
n( H 2 )
1
=
2
n(e )
0.0466
n(H2) =
2
= 0.0233 mol
Step 4 Calculate the volume of H2 gas produced at SLC.
V(H2) = 0.0233 mol 24.5 L mol1
= 0.570997 L
= 0.571 L
2+
Cu (aq) + 2e Cu(s)
n(e)
Q
.
F
Q21.
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In galvanic cells the anode is negative and the cathode is positive; in electrolytic
cells the anode is positive and the cathode is negative.
In galvanic cells the direction of electron flow is determined by the cell reaction;
in electrolytic cells the direction of electron flow is determined by the external
power supply.
In galvanic cells chemical energy is converted into electrical energy; in
electrolytic cells electrical energy is converted into chemical energy.
Galvanic cell reactions occur spontaneously; electrolytic cell reactions are nonspontaneous.
Q22.
Sodium and chlorine are manufactured by passing direct current through molten
sodium chloride.
a Why would alternating current be unsuitable?
b Why is it necessary for the electrolyte to be molten?
A22.
a
b
Q23.
Using the electrochemical series, complete the table by predicting the initial products
of each of the following electrolysis experiments.
Experiment
Electrolyte
Electrodes
a
b
Platinum
Platinum
c
d
e
Cathode
reaction
Anode
reaction
Copper
Carbon
Platinum
A23.
Cathode reaction
a K+(l) + e K(l)
b Cu2+(aq) + 2e Cu(s)
c 2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
d Cu2+(aq) + 2e Cu(s)
e 2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
Anode reaction
2I(l) I2(g) + 2e
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
Cu(s) Cu2+(aq) + 2e
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
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The electrochemical series shows that the oxidising strength of H2O is greater than
that of Al3+. If water is present in an electrolysis cell, it therefore reacts preferentially
at the cathode and electrolysis of aqueous aluminium salts does not yield aluminium
metal.
Q25.
The electrolyte solution contains water. As water is a stronger oxidant than Mg2+,
water will be reduced in preference to the Mg2+.
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
Q26.
Sodium and chlorine are produced by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride in the
Downs cell. A typical Downs cell runs at 600C, 7 V and with a current of 30 kA. In a
24-hour period:
a what mass of sodium metal will be produced?
b what volume of chlorine gas (at SLC) will be produced?
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
1
n (e )
n(Na) = 26 860.1 mol
Calculate the mass of Na.
m(Na) = 26 860.1 mol 23 g mol1
= 618 kg
= 6.2 102 g
Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of Cl2.
n(Cl 2 )
1
=
2
n(e )
26 860.1 mol
n(Cl2) =
2
= 13 430.05 mol
Calculate the volume of Cl2 at SLC.
V(Cl2) = 13 430.05 mol 24.5 L mol1
= 329 036.225 L
= 3.3 105 L
n(e)
Step 4
Step 5
Step 1
Step 2
Q
.
F
Q27.
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c
d
Q28.
Magnesium and zinc are both extracted from their compounds by electrolysis. Sketch
and label cells that you consider would be suitable for commercial extraction of these
metals.
A28.
22
An electrolytic cell for the extraction of aluminium operates at a current of 150 000 A.
In order to produce 1.00 tonne (106 g), calculate:
a how long the cell must operate
b the mass of carbon consumed at the anodes
c the volume of carbon dioxide gas produced, measured at STP
A29.
a
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
n(e )
= 3 3.706 104 mol
= 1.112 105 mol
Q
Calculate the number of coulombs, using n = .
F
Q= 1.112 105 mol 96 500 C mol1
= 1.073 1010 C
Calculate the time for which current flowed, using Q = It.
1073 1010 C
t =
150 000 A
= 71 530 s
= 19.85 hours
= 19 h 51 min
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Step 1
Step 2
4
n (e )
n(C)
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
1.112 10 5
=
4
= 2.78 104 mol
m
.
M
m(C)
= (2.78 104 ) mol 12 g mol1
= 3.334 105 g
= 333 kg
Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount of CO2.
n(CO 2 ) 1
=
n (C)
1
n(CO2) = 2.78 104 mol
V
.
Calculate the volume of CO2, using n =
Vm
V(CO2) = 2.78 104 mol 22.4 mol L1
= 6.23 105 L
Calculate the mass of C, using n =
Q30.
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Step 1
Step 2
1.00 10 6 g
26.98 g mol 1
= 37 064 mol
Step 3 Use stoichiometry to calculate the amount in mol of electrons.
n(e )
3
=
n(Al)
1
b
c
m
.
M
Q31.
Chemists are investigating the possibility of replacing the carbon anodes in the
electrolytic cell for aluminium extraction with anodes made of an unreactive material.
a Write an equation for the anode reaction using unreactive electrodes.
b What would be the advantages of using unreactive anodes?
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Q32.
The Portland aluminium smelter in Victoria produces about 1000 tonnes of aluminium
a day. What volume of carbon dioxide gas (measured at SLC) is produced by the
smelter each day?
A32.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Q33.
Impure copper, called blister copper is produced by the reduction of copper ore in a
blast furnace. Blister copper can be purified by the electrolytic process called
electrorefining. Use the description of this process in the text to help you answer the
following questions.
a To which electrode is the blister copper attached?
b What is the nature of the other electrode?
c What is the composition of the electrolyte?
d Write the half equations for the reactions involving copper that occur at the two
electrodes.
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A33.
a
b
c
d
e
anode
a thin sheet of pure copper
sulfuric acid
anode Cu(s) Cu2+(aq) + 2e; cathode Cu2+(aq) + 2e Cu(s)
i More reactive impurities are oxidised and remain in solution as ions.
ii Less reactive impurities fall to the bottom of the cell and are collected.
Q34.
Construct a concept map that includes the terms: electrolysis, electrolytic cell,
chemical energy, electrical energy, anode, cathode, reductant, oxidant, reduction,
oxidation, electrolyte and non-spontaneous reactions.
A34.
Q35.
Under the title Using electrical energy to produce a useful chemical, write one or
two paragraphs that explain to a Year 11 Chemistry student how a chemical of your
choice can be produced industrially by electrolysis.
A35.
You might choose to select one of the following chemicals: sodium, chlorine, sodium
hydroxide, aluminium or copper. Refer to the appropriate descriptions of each
electrolysis cell in the text to answer this question.
Q36.
When constructing a galvanic cell in the laboratory, why are two half cells usually
used whereas the reactants of an electrolysis cell are often placed in a single
container?
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The reaction in a galvanic cell is spontaneous and if the reactants in the cell were in
the one container and in contact with each other, the reaction between them could
occur directly, releasing energy as heat rather than as electricity.
In electrolysis cells, the reaction is non-spontaneous so that both electrode reactions
can occur within the same container. The products of the electrolysis reaction should
not be allowed to come into contact with each other, however, or a reaction may
occur.
Which one of the following lists includes only renewable energy sources?
A ethanol, coal, natural gas
B animal waste, the sun, crude oil
C uranium, hot rocks, hydrogen
D hot underground springs, biochemical fuels, wind
A1.
D. Non-renewable energy sources are being used up at a faster rate than they can be
replaced and include fossil fuels and uranium. Renewable energy sources are
continually being replaced by natural processes, e.g. wind, hot underground springs,
and photosynthesis in plants from which biochemical fuels such as ethanol (made
from sugar cane) or bio diesel (from vegetable oils) are derived.
Q2.
Two gaseous fuels that have been investigated as possible alternative energy sources
are hydrogen gas, H2, and biogas, which consists mostly of methane, CH4. The table
shows the energy released by the combustion of 1 mol of hydrogen and methane.
Fuel
Hydrogen
Methane
H2(g) +
1
2
O2(g) H2O(l)
890
Consider the following situations that may apply to the use of the fuels.
I Limiting greenhouse gas emissions is very important.
II Equal masses of the two gases are to be stored.
III Equal volumes of the gases are to be stored (at the same temperature and
pressure).
Hydrogen gas would be the preferred fuel in situations:
A I, II and III
B I and II
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II and III
I only.
A2.
B. Only methane releases the greenhouse gas CO2, increased levels of which in the
atmosphere are thought to cause global warming. 2 g of hydrogen releases 286 kJ,
therefore 1 g releases 143 kJ of energy. However, 16 g of methane releases 890 kJ,
therefore 1 g releases 56 kJ. Therefore, hydrogen releases more energy per unit mass
than methane; equal volumes of the two gases contain equal amounts in mol and, on
this basis, methane releases more energy than hydrogen.
Q3.
Some eminent politicians and scientists have recently proposed that we should
consider utilising our reserves of uranium to generate electricity for our cities, instead
of the current situation where most electricity is supplied by coal-fired power stations.
An argument in favour of greater reliance on nuclear power, rather than coal, could be
based on:
A whether the energy source is renewable or non-renewable
B the relative amounts of greenhouse gases produced by the power stations
C the safe disposal of waste materials from the power plant
D the number of energy conversions involved between the energy source and the
electrical energy that is generated
A3.
B. Burning coal releases carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere, increasing levels of
which are thought to be causing global warming. Sulfur dioxide can also be released
when coal is burned. Nuclear power stations dont generate any air pollutants.
However the storage or radioactive waste is a contentious issue. Both fuels are nonrenewable and a similar number of energy conversions are involved in the two types
of power station.
The following information relates to Questions 4 and 5.
As a response to rising petrol prices the Australian Government in 2006 offered car
owners a $2000 incentive to convert their cars from petrol to LPG. Propane is one of
the gases in the mixture sold as LPG. The thermochemical equation for the complete
combustion of propane is:
C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l); H = 2220 kJ mol1
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Which energy profile diagram best represents the energy changes that take place
during this reaction?
A
B
A4.
C. As this is an exothermic reaction the energy of the reactants will be less than
energy of the products. There is 2220 kJ mol1 difference between energy of the
reactants and products. Bond breaking always requires an input of energy, i.e. energy
is needed to break the bonds. Energy is always released when new bonds are formed.
This exothermic reaction involves a net release of energy, so more energy is released
during bond formation than was used up to break bonds of the reactants.
Q5.
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Which one of the following sources of power provides the highest quantity of energy
per gram of fuel?
A coal
B natural gas
C nuclear fission
D biochemical fuels
A6.
C. 235U has a significantly energy per kilogram (energy density) than fossil or
biochemical fuels. The energy density of 235U is 9 107 MJ kg1, compressed natural
gas 54 MJ kg1, coal 24 MJ kg1 and a biochemical fuel such as ethanol 23 MJ kg1.
Q7.
A temperature rise of 2.0C occurred when 1.50 103 mol of ethane gas burnt in a
bomb calorimeter.
2C2H6(g) + 7O2(g) > 4CO2(g) + 6H2O(l); H = 3120 kJ mol1
The calibration constant of the calorimeter, in J oC1, is
A 1170
B 3120
C 2340
D 4680
A7.
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The following equations involve ions of the transition metal vanadium. The half cell
potential E(V) is shown for each equation.
E(V)
+
VO2 (aq) + 2H+(aq) + e VO2+(aq) + H2O(l)
+1.00
2+
+
3+
VO (aq) + 2H (aq) + e V (aq) + H2O(l)
+0.36
V3+(aq) + e V2+(aq) 0.25
Of the ions listed, the strongest oxidant and the strongest reductant are:
Strongest oxidant
A
B
C
D
VO2+
VO2+
V3+
V2+
Strongest
Reductant
V2+
VO2+
VO2+
VO2+
A8.
A. An oxidant gains electrons and is shown on the left side of the half equation in the
electrochemical series. The strongest oxidant is on the left in the half-cell reaction that
has the highest E0. A reductant loses electrons and is shown on the right side of the
half equation. The conjugate redox pair containing the strongest reductant has the
lowest E0.
Q9.
Use the electrochemical series to determine which one of the following would not be
expected to occur to an appreciable extent.
A 2H+(aq) + Fe(s) Fe2+(aq) + H2(g)
B 2Ag+(aq) + Ni(s) 2Ag(s) + Ni2+(aq)
C Br2(aq) + 2Fe2+(aq) 2Br(aq) + 2Fe3+(aq)
D 2I(aq) + Pb2+(aq) I2(s) + Pb(s)
A9.
D. A reaction will only occur if the oxidant of the conjugate redox pair with the higher
E is added to the reductant of the conjugate redox pair having the lower E. In D, a
reaction will not occur because the E of the half reaction involving the reductant I is
higher than the E of the half reaction involving the oxidant, Pb2+.
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Which of the following best describes the features of an anode in a galvanic cell?
polarity electrode reaction
A positive oxidation
B positive reduction
C negative oxidation
D negative reduction
A10.
C. The oxidation reaction at the anode produces electron giving the electrode a
negative polarity.
Q11.
The solution in beaker I was initially coloured blue, owing to the presence of Cu2+
ions. The solution in beaker II was initially coloured green because of the presence of
Ni2+ ions. After the galvanic cell has been discharging for a period of time, it might be
possible to detect the following changes.
A The green colour in beaker II has faded and the mass of the copper electrode has
increased.
B The blue colour in beaker I has faded and the mass of the nickel electrode has
increased.
C The green colour in beaker II has faded and the mass of the copper electrode has
decreased.
D The blue colour in beaker I has faded and the mass of the nickel electrode has
decreased.
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A reaction that might occur at the cathode of a fuel cell using hydrogen and oxygen as
reactants is
A 2H2(g) + O2(g) 2H2O(g)
B O2(g) + 2H2O(g) + 4e 4OH(aq)
C H2(g) 2H+(aq) + 2e
D H2(g) + 2OH(aq) 2H2O(g) + 2e
A12.
C. A fuel cell uses an electrochemical process, whereas petrol reacts directly with
oxygen in the internal combustion engine. Oxygen oxidises both fuels; petrol has a
different energy density from that of hydrogen, approximately 47 kJ g1.
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Q14.
The reaction that occurs at the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the
external power supply is:
A Ag+(aq) + e Ag(s)
B 2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
C 2Cl(aq) Cl2(g) + 2e
D 2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
A14.
A. Electrons are supplied to the negative electrode to allow reduction (electron gain)
to occur; Ag+ is a stronger oxidant than H2O so it is reduced.
Q15.
If 0.055 g silver is deposited on the surface of the key when a current is passed
through the cell for 7.0 minutes, what current is required?
A 0.12 A
B 0.75 A
C 7.0 A
D 49 A
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B. Tin metal can be produced by a direct reaction with a stronger reductant than Sn,
such as Zn (but not Cu), or by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of a tin(II) salt or
the molten salt. In all cases the reduction involves Sn2+ + 2e Sn.
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During the 20th century and continuing to the present day, atmospheric carbon
dioxide concentrations have increased significantly due mainly to the burning of
fossil fuels.
i Describe two undesirable atmospheric pollutants, other than carbon dioxide
emissions, produced by the burning of fossil fuels.
ii What is thought to be the environmental impact of increased levels of
atmospheric carbon dioxide?
iii Identify one fossil fuel and briefly discuss the sustainability of its continued
use into the future. Your response should include a statement about the extent
of the fossil fuels reserves and an outline one advantage and one
disadvantage of its continued use.
The main use of coal is in the generation of electricity. Electricity can also be
generated using non-fossil fuel alternatives. Name one of theses alternatives and
identify one advantage (other than less CO2 emission) and one disadvantage
compared to burning fossil fuels for electricity generation.
Some countries use nuclear fission instead of fossil fuels for electricity
production.
i Explain what the term nuclear fission means.
ii What energy transformation occurs when 235U undergoes fission?
There has been an increased awareness of the use of biochemical fuels as an
alternative to fossil fuels.
i How does a biochemical fuel differ from a fossil fuel?
ii Give two examples of biochemical fuels and describe briefly how they are
produced.
iii Why are biochemical fuels considered by some to be carbon dioxide neutral?
A18.
a
b
c
d
Carbon monoxide, carbon (soot), oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, sulfuric acid,
ozone
ii Increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have been linked to global
warming
iii Estimated global fossil fuel reserves and their expected lifetimes are given in
Table 23.3.
Refer to Chapter 24 (Table 24.3 Some advantages and disadvantages of energy
sources available in Australia).
i Nuclear fission is the splitting of the nucleus of an atom
ii Nuclear binding energy or nuclear mass heat and kinetic energy
Fossil fuels are derived from the remains of plants and animals that died millions
of years ago. Biochemical fuels are manufactured from living plant materials, e.g.
ethanol from sugar cane, biodiesel from vegetable oils, biogas from the decay of
plant and animal matter.
i
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The heat of combustion of brown coal was measured in a bomb calorimeter that had
been calibrated by passing a current of 3.00 amperes at 5.00 volts through the
electrical heater for 2.00 minutes. The temperature rose by 1.1C.
When a 0.50 g sample of freshly crushed brown coal was completed burned in the
calorimeter, the temperature rose by 3.0C.
a Calculate the value of the calorimeter constant.
b Determine the heat of combustion of brown coal in kJ g1
c Another sample of brown coal was heated at 100C for 2 hours. A sample,
weighing 0.5 g, was then burned completely in the calorimeter. Would this
sample release more or less energy per gram than the freshly crushed sample?
Explain your answer.
d A brown coal fired power station produces 1.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide gas for
ever megawatt of electricity generated. A black coal fired power station releases
0.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere per megawatt of electricity.
Explain the difference in the amount of carbon dioxide released to produce the
same amount of electricity. Assume that both types of power stations operate at
the same level of efficiency.
A19.
a
1.00
= 9.82 kJ
0.50
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One of the boilers at a power station burns 75.6 kg of brown coal every second. Each
kilogram of brown coal produces 9.82 MJ of energy. The electrical output of the
generator connected to this boiler is 300 MJ s1.
a Calculate the amount of energy produced by burning 75.6 kg of coal each second.
b Give two reasons why the answer to part a is much greater than the output of the
generator.
c Over three-quarters of the electricity generated in Victoria comes from brown
coal, a non-renewable energy source. Explain what is meant by the term nonrenewable energy source.
d Describe briefly how one renewable energy source can be used to generate
electricity.
A20.
a
b
c
d
Q21.
Cadmium, Cd, since this is the electrode at which oxidation takes place.
KOH (or NaOH)
These cells can be recharged because the products of the discharge half reactions
remain in contact with the electrodes in a convertible form.
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Q22.
Zincair cells have been developed for a range of different uses, including electric
vehicles, heart pacemakers and laptop computers. They offer a favourable alternative
to other batteries because of their non-toxic contents and high energy density. In the
cells, zinc metal is oxidised at the negative electrode and oxygen gas is reduced to
water at the positive electrode. A zincair cell used for a pacemaker operates with a
steady current of 3.5 105 A.
a Write a half equation for the half reaction at the negative electrode.
b If the cell will continue operating until 1.5 g of zinc in the negative electrode has
been used up, determine how long the pacemaker will last before it needs
replacing.
A22.
a
b
Zn(s) Zn2+(aq) + 2e
m
1.5
=
= 0.023 mol
n(Zn) =
M
65.38
Therefore, n(e) released from anode = 2 0.023 = 0.046 mol
Q = n(e) F = 0.046 96 500 = 4.4 103 C
Q
4400 C
=
t =
I
0.000035 A
= 1.3 108 s
= 4.0 years
Q23.
An alcometer is a small, hand-held device that can be used to give reliable readings
of blood alcohol levels when a person blows air from their lungs into the instrument.
It relies on the equilibrium established between ethanol dissolved in the blood and
gaseous ethanol in the lungs:
C2H5OH(aq) (in blood) C2H5OH(g) (in lungs)
which has an equilibrium constant, K = 4.35 104 at 37C.
The alcometer is a fuel cell and air from the lungs is directed onto the anode of the
cell where ethanol, C2H5OH, is oxidised to carbon dioxide, CO2. It consists of a
porous glass plate containing a phosphoric acid electrolyte and coated with layers of
platinum metal on the top and bottom. The fuel cells voltage depends on the
concentration of ethanol in the air blown onto the anode, so the instrument can be
calibrated to switch on a red light if blood alcohol concentration is greater than
0.05%, or a green light for zero blood alcohol concentration.
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The net reaction that occurs in this fuel cell is given by the equation:
C2H5OH(g) + 3O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l)
a By assigning oxidation numbers to carbon in both ethanol and carbon dioxide,
verify that ethanol is oxidised in the fuel cell reaction.
b The half reaction that occurs at the cathode is:
O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e 2H2O(l)
What is the equation for the half reaction that occurs at the anode in the
alcometer?
c On the diagram, place an arrow to show the direction of electron movement
through the external circuit.
d Give two different functions of the layers of platinum metal in the fuel cell.
A23.
a
b
Ethanol: the CH3 carbon is in the 3 oxidation state and the CH2OH carbon is
in 1 oxidation state (attributing zero effect to the CC bond)
Carbon dioxide: carbon is in the +4 oxidation state. Carbon is oxidised.
C2H5OH(g) + 3H2O(l) 2CO2(g) + 12H+(aq) + 12e
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They are the sites of the oxidation and reduction half reactions; they behave as
catalysts to increase the rate of the electrode half reactions.
Q24.
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iv How much energy in kJ is delivered per mole of methanol from a fuel cell
that generates 1.26 V?
Methanol can also be used as a fuel for an internal combustion engine driving an
electrical generator.
i Give one reason why the fuel cell would produce electricity more efficiently
than a generator driven by an internal combustion engine.
ii Give one reason why fuel cells are not used to generate electricity on a large
scale.
A24.
a
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Complete the half equations for the reactions predicted when each of the
following aqueous solutions undergo electrolysis, using the electrodes described
in the table. The process was carried out in a U-tube, as shown in the diagram.
Solution
Electrode materials
Positive electrode
KI(aq)
PbCl2(aq)
AlCl3(aq)
b
carbon
carbon
copper
Negative
electrode
carbon
carbon
copper
For one of the solutions described in the table, explain how you might verify that
the predicted products were being formed at each electrode.
A25.
a
KI(aq)
PbCl2(aq)
AlCl3(aq)
Positive
2I(aq) I2(s) + 2e
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
Cu(s) Cu2+(aq) + 2e
Negative
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
Pb2+(aq) + 2e Pb(s)
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
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KI(aq)
PbCl2(aq)
AlCl3(aq)
Positive
Look for the yellowbrown
colour of iodine in the solution.
Negative
Use an acid-base indicator to test for
OH, look for bubbles of H2 gas,
collect and test gas with burning
string pop confirms H2 gas.
Q26.
Write half equations for the electrode reactions occurring just after the
electrolysis is started
i at the anode
ii at the cathode
After electrolysis has been occurring for a considerable period of time all of the
metal that was first plated on the cathode will have been used up and a new
electrode reaction will occur at the cathode. Write a half equation for the next
electrode reaction that occurs at the cathode.
What major difference would occur in the cell if the solution that was used had
been a saturated solution of tin(II) chloride?
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b
c
In dilute solutions water, the stronger reductant will be oxidised at the anode
rather than Cl(aq).
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
ii Sn2+(aq) is a stronger oxidant than either water or Mg2+(aq) and will be
reduced
Sn2+(aq) + 2e Sn(s)
Once all the Sn2+(aq) has been reduced, water, being a stronger oxidant than
Mg2+(aq), will then be reduced.
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
Chlorine gas would be released at the positive electrode (anode) due to the very
high concentration of chloride ions in the solution.
2Cl(aq) Cl2(g) + 2e
i
Q27.
On the metal spatula: electrons are supplied to the negative electrode, where
reduction of Ni2+ to Ni will occur.
Spatula (negative): Ni2+(aq) + 2e Ni(s)
Carbon rod (positive): 2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
Q = It
= 2.5 A (15 60) s = 2250 C
Q
2250
=
= 0.023 mol
n(e) delivered to negative electrode =
F
96 500
1
n(Ni) formed = n(e) = 0.012 mol
2
m(Ni)
=nM
= 0.012 58.69 = 0.68 g
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d
e
Li+(l) + e Li(l)
2Cl(l) Cl2(g) + 2e
Li+ is a weaker oxidant than H2O (Li+/Li has a lower E); therefore the negative
electrode reaction is:
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
rather than Li+(l) + e Li(l).
Addition of KCl lowers the melting temperature of the electrolyte, thus lowering
the energy used in the process and lowering costs.
The products of the half reactions would need to be kept separated from one
another (as in the Downs cell) and water would need to be excluded from the
entire process as it is a more powerful oxidant than Li
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i sodium, aluminium
ii chlorine, sodium hydroxide, copper
Equations depend on chemicals selected in part a (Refer to Chapter 28.)
In the electrolysis of aqueous solutions the possibility that water may be oxidised
at the anode or reduced at the cathode needs to be considered. Water is a stronger
oxidant than either sodium or aluminium and will be reduced at the cathode in
preference to the metal ions. These reactive metals are produced by the
electrolysis of a molten salt.
Q31.
Write equations to represent the anode and cathode reactions that occur when an
electric current is passed through:
a a dilute solution of sodium chloride
b a concentrated solution of sodium chloride
c molten sodium chloride
A31.
a
Anode. Both the reductants, Cl and H2O need to be considered. Water is the
stronger reductant and would be expected to oxidised in preference to Cl(aq).
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
Cathode. Water is the stronger oxidant and would be expected to be reduced in
preference to Na+(aq).
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
Anode: The electrochemical series can be used as a guide to predict reactions at
concentrations of 1 M. In the case of a concentrated sodium chloride solution, Cl
(aq) is oxidised rather than water.
2Cl(aq) Cl2(g) + 2e
Cathode: Water is the stronger oxidant and would be expected to be reduced in
preference to Na+(aq).
2H2O(l) + 2e H2(g) + 2OH(aq)
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