Question 1

In the redox reaction $$\mathrm{H_2S + $$HNO_3$$ \rightarrow S + NO} ($$acidic solution), what is the correct coefficient for sulfur ($$\mathrm{S}) $$when the equation is balanced with the smallest whole-number coefficients?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 2

Given the cell notation $$\mathrm{Pt(s) | H_2$(g) | H^+(aq) || Ag^+(aq) | Ag(s)}$$, what is the balanced overall cell reaction?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{H_2$(g) + 2Ag^+(aq) \rightarrow 2H^+(aq) + 2Ag(s)}$$

Question 3

An electrochemical cell is constructed with a Fe electrode in $$1.0\ \mathrm{M\ $$FeCl_2$$}$$ and a Sn electrode in $$1.0\ \mathrm{M\ Sn(NO_3$)_2}$$, connected by a KCl salt bridge. When the cell operates spontaneously, which statement is completely true?

Accepted Answer

The tin electrode gains mass and the tin electrode is the cathode.

Question 4

For the cell reaction $$\mathrm{Zn + HgO \rightarrow ZnO + Hg}$$, which half-reaction occurs at the anode?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{Zn \rightarrow Zn$$^{2+}$$ + 2e^-}$$

Question 5

Calculate $$E^\circ_{cell}$$ for the reaction $$\mathrm{2Fe$$^{2+}$$(aq) + Cd$$^{2+}$$(aq) \rightarrow 2Fe$$^{3+}$$(aq) + Cd(s)}. $$Which value is correct?

Accepted Answer

$$-1.17\ \mathrm{V}$$

Question 6

According to the cell diagram $$\mathrm{Sn | Sn$$^{2+}$$ || NO_3$^-\ (acid\ soln), NO(g) | Pt}$$, which species undergoes reduction?

Accepted Answer

NO$$_3^-$$

Question 7

Which of the following reactions will occur spontaneously at standard-state conditions and $$25^\circ\mathrm{C}$$?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{Mg$$^{2+}$$ + Ca \rightarrow Mg + Ca$$^{2+}$$}$$

Question 8

Using a table of standard electrode potentials, which statement is completely true?

Accepted Answer

H$$^+$$ can oxidize Fe, and Ni can reduce Br$$_2.$$

Question 9

For the electrochemical cell $$\mathrm{Ni(s) | Ni$$^{2+}$$(1\ M) || H^+(1\ M) | H_2$(1\ atm) | Pt(s)}$$, which change will decrease the cell voltage?

Accepted Answer

Increase the pressure of H$$_2 to$$ $$2.0\ \mathrm{atm}.$$

Question 10

Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which equation correctly represents this reaction?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{Mg + 2HCl \rightarrow H_2$ + $$MgCl_2$$}$$

Question 11

How many coulombs of electrical charge are required to reduce $$0.44\ \mathrm{mol} Ca$^{2+}$$ ions to calcium metal?

Accepted Answer

85,000 C

Question 12

How long will it take to produce $$78.0\ \mathrm{g} of Al $$metal by the reduction of Al$$^{3+} in an $$electrolytic cell with a current of $$2.00\ \mathrm{A}$$?

Accepted Answer

116 h

Question 13

The reduction of $$1.00$$ mole of Cr$$^{3+} to Cr $$requires $$9.65 	imes 10^4$ C of electrical charge. Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

A patient receives an intravenous solution containing Ag$$^+$$ ions. If a redox reaction occurs in the bloodstream, which species could reduce Ag$$^+ to Ag(s$$)?

Accepted Answer

H$$_2$$

Question 15

A battery uses the reaction $$\mathrm{Zn + Cu$$^{2+}$$ \rightarrow Zn$$^{2+}$$ + Cu}. If $$the battery is discharged, which electrode is the anode?

Accepted Answer

Zinc electrode

Question 16

In an electrolytic cell, $$\mathrm{Al$$^{3+}$$} is $$reduced to Al metal. If $$1.00\ \mathrm{mol} of $$electrons are passed, how many grams of Al are produced? ($$\mathrm{M_{Al} = 27.0\ g/mol})$$

Accepted Answer

9.00 g

Question 17

A student wants to plate $$0.50\ \mathrm{mol} of $$silver onto a necklace using Ag$$^+$$ ions. How many coulombs are required? ($$\mathrm{Ag^+ + e^- \rightarrow Ag})$$

Accepted Answer

48,250 C

Question 18

A car battery is rated at $$60\ \mathrm{Ah} ($$ampere-hours). How many moles of electrons does this correspond to?

Accepted Answer

$$13.5\ \mathrm{mol}$$

Question 19

A metal is oxidized in an electrochemical cell. Which of the following best describes the process at the anode?

Accepted Answer

Electrons are lost by the metal.

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