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1 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Balance the following redox equation occurring in aqueous solution:
KMnO4 + KCl + H2SO4 →
MnSO4 + K2SO4 + H2O + Cl2
What is the stoichiometric coefficient for chlorine (Cl2) when the equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients?
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| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 1 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 3 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 5 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 8 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 10 |
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2 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif)
In the shorthand notation for an electrochemical cell, what does a single vertical line (|) represent? |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | the cathode |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | the anode |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | a salt bridge |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | a phase boundary |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | the external wire connecting anode to cathode |
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3 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) A voltaic cell is based on the following two half-reactions:
Ni+2(aq) + 2e- ®
Ni(s) E°
= -0.25 V
Cr+3(aq) + 3e- ®
Cr(s) E°
= -0.74 V
Sketch the cell and then select the correct statement about it. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Cr serves as the cathode. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | The direction of electron flow through the external wire is from the Ni to the Cr electrode. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Anions in solution will migrate toward the Ni+2/Ni electrode. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | The net cell reaction is 3Ni+2(aq) + 2Cr(s) ®
3Ni(s) + 2Cr+3(aq) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | |
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4 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Consider the following electrochemical cell reaction:
2Fe2+(aq) + Cu2+(aq) ®
2Fe3+(aq) + Cu(s)
Use the table of standard electrode potentials in your textbook to calculate the standard cell potential for the above reaction. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | -0.43 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | +0.43 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | +0.78 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | -0.78 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | +1.11 V |
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5 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Consider the following two electrode reactions and their standard electrode potentials:
Al+3(aq) + 3e- →
Al(s) E°
= -1.66 V
Cd+2(aq) + 2e- →
Cd(s) E° = -0.40 V
Write the cell reaction for a voltaic cell based on these two electrodes, and calculate the standard cell potential, ![](/sites/dl/free/0072396814/37547/Image26.gif) (5.0K) . |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2Al+3(aq) + 3Cd+2(aq) ®
2Al(s) + 3Cd(s) ![](/sites/dl/free/0072396814/37547/Image26.gif) (0.0K) = 2.10 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2Al(s) + 3Cd+2(aq) ®
2Al+3(aq) + 3Cd(s) ![](/sites/dl/free/0072396814/37547/Image26.gif) (0.0K) = 1.26 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2Al(s) + 3Cd+2(aq) ®
2Al+3(aq) + 3Cd(s) ![](/sites/dl/free/0072396814/37547/Image26.gif) (0.0K) = 3.78V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2Al+3(aq) + 3Cd(s) ®
2Al(s) + 3Cd+2(aq) ![](/sites/dl/free/0072396814/37547/Image26.gif) (0.0K) = 1.26 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2Al+3(aq) + 3Cd(s) ®
2Al(s) + 3Cd+2(aq) ![](/sites/dl/free/0072396814/37547/Image26.gif) (0.0K) = 2.10 V |
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6 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Consider the following standard reduction potentials, E°, in acid solution:
Al3+(aq) + 3e- →
Al(s) E° = -1.66 V
Sn4+(aq) + 2e- →
Sn2+(aq) E° = +0.14 V
I2(s) + 2e- →
2I-(aq) E° = +0.53 V
Under standard conditions, which of the following species is the most likely to gain electrons in a reaction? |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Al3+(aq) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Al(s) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | I-(aq) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | I2 (s) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Sn4+(aq) |
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Consult the table of standard electrode potentials in your textbook in order to decide which one of the following reagents is capable of reducing I2(s) to I-(aq, 1 M). |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Br-(aq) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Ag(s) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Sn(s) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Zn2+(aq, 1 M) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Sn4+(aq,1 M) |
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8 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) A redox reaction which involves the transfer of 3 electrons has an equilibrium constant Kc of 1.8 ´
1017. What is the standard cell potential at 25°
C of a voltaic cell based on this reaction? (F = 96500 C/mol) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | -1.20 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | -0.68 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | +0.12 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | +0.34 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | +1.20 V |
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9 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) A voltaic cell consists of Mn/Mn2+ and Cd/Cd2+ half-cells
with concentrations [Mn2+] = 0.75 M and [Cd2+] =
0.15 M. Use the Nernst equation to calculate the cell potential, Ecell,
at 25° C.
(F = 96500 C/mol)
Data: Cd+2(aq) + 2e- → Cd(s) E°
= -0.40 V
Mn+2(aq) + 2e- → Mn(s) E°
= -1.18 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 1.60 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 1.56 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 1.54 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 0.80 V |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 0.76 V |
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10 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Consider the following cell reaction and its standard cell potential:
2Cr(s) + 3Pb2+(aq) ®
3Pb(s) + 2Cr3+(aq) ![](/sites/dl/free/0072396814/37547/Image26.gif) (0.0K) = 0.61 V
Calculate the equilibrium constant Kc for this reaction at 25°C. (F = 96500 C/mol)
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| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 4 ´
1020 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 8 ´
1030 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 9 ´
1045 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 3 ´
1051 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 8 ´
1061 |
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11 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Which of the following types of electrochemical cell is most likely to find use in the future as a power source for electric vehicles? |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | fuel cell |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | nickel-metal hydride cell |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | dry cell |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | alkaline battery |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | lithium-ion battery |
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12 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Select the incorrect statement relating to the corrosion of iron in air. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Fe2+ is formed in the anodic region. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | O2 is oxidized in the cathodic region. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Electrons travel through the iron metal between the anodic and cathodic regions. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Moisture provides a pathway for ions to migrate. |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Rust is a hydrated form of iron(III) oxide. |
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13 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) Use the following standard electrode potentials to predict the species formed at the electrodes in the electrolysis of aqueous CuSO4.
O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e- ®
2H2O(l) E° = +1.23 V
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- ®
Cu(s) E° = +0.34 V
SO42-(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e- ®
H2SO3(aq) + H2O(l) E° = 0.20 V
2H+(aq) + 2e- ®
H2(g) E° = 0.00 V
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| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | H2, O2, H+ |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Cu, O2, H+
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| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Cu, H2 |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | H2, H2SO3, H2O |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | H2SO3, H2O, O2, H+ |
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14 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif)
In an electrolytic cell, a current of 3.00 A is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride for a period of 5.00 min. What volume of chlorine gas (Cl2), measured at 25°
C and 1.00 atm, will be formed at the anode? (F = 96500 C/mol) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 4.61 L |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 1.24 L |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 456 mL |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 228 mL |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 114 mL |
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15 | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) A constant current was passed through a solution of KAuCl4 between gold electrodes. Over a period of 20.00 min, the cathode increased in mass by 2.664 g. What was the current in amperes? (F = 96500 C/mol)
Cathode half-reaction: AuCl4-(aq) + 3e- ®
Au(s) + 4Cl-(aq) |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | A)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 1.08 A |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | B)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 3.26 A |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | C)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2.17 A |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | D)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 6.52 A |
| ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | E)![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 3.48 A |
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