ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Directions: These questions consist of two statements, each printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering
these questions, you are required to choose any one of the following four responses.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion is wrong and Reason is correct. e. If both A and R are wrong.

1. A: The reduction potential of the electrode can be increased by increasing the concentration of the metal cations.
R: E is directly proportional to [Mn+]. Ans: a
2. A: For a cell function Ecell should have a +ve value.
R: Ecathode should be smaller Eanode for the cell to function. Ans: c
3. A: The voltage of isolated half cell is not possible to be measured.
R: Oxidation and Reduction can’t take place alone. Ans: a
4. A: For measuring resistance of ionic solution, a AC source is used.
R:The concentration of ionic solution will change if DC source is used. Ans: a
5. A: Copper sulphate solution cannot be stored in Zn vessel.
R: Zn is less reactive than Cu. Ans: c
6. A: Λm for weak electrolytes show a sharp increase when the electrolytic solution is diluted.
R: For weak electrolytes , degree of dissociation increases with dilution of weak electrolytic solution. Ans: a
7. A: If the direction of half cell is reversed its potential remains unchanged in magnitude but becomes opposite in
sign.
R: E0cell >0 only if concentration of electrolyte in anodic half cell is more than that in cathodic half cell. Ans: c
8. A: For the Daniel cell, Zn/Zn2+//Cu2+/Cu , with Ecell =1.1V, the application of opposite potential is greater than 1.1V
results into flow of electrons from cathode to anode.
R: Zn is deposited at anode and Cu is dissolved at cathode in Daniel cell when opposite potential more than 1.1 V is
applied. Ans: b
9. A: Zn protects the Fe better than Sn even after the crack
R: oxidation potential of Zn>Fe but oxidation potential of Sn<Fe. Ans: a
10. A: Cu gets readily corroded in acidic solutions.
R: Free energy change for the reaction of acid and copper is +ve. Ans: d
11. A: Galvanised iron does not rust.
R: Zn has more negative electrode potential than iron. Ans: a
12. A: specific conductivity of an electrolyte solution decreases with dilution whereas molar conductivity increases
with dilution.
R: specific conductivity is the conductance of a special amount of the electrolyte whereas λ m is for 1 mole of the
electrolyte. Ans: c
13. A: Iron is protected from corrosion by connecting Mg metal with it.
R: Fe acts as a cathode and Mg as anode which gradually disappears. Ans: a
14. A: The cell constant of a conductivity cell depends upon the nature of the material of the electrodes.
R: The electrodes of the cell are coated with Pt black to avoid polarisation effects. Ans: d
15. A: When acidified ZnSO4 solution is electrolysed between Zn electrodes it is zinc that is deposited at the cathode
and no Hydrogen gas is evolved.
R: The electrode potential of Zn is more –ve than that of Hydrogen as the overvoltage for the H 2 evolution on zinc
is quite large. Ans: a
16. A: Electrolysis of an aq.solution of KI gives I2 at anode but that of KF gives O2 at the anode and not F2
R: F2 is more reactive than I2 Ans: B
17. A: The electrolysis of aq.NaCl solution gives H2 at cathode and Cl2 at anode.
R: Cl2 has higher oxidation potential than H2O Ans: c
18. A: λm of an electrolyte increases with dilution.
R: Ions move faster in dil.solutions. Ans: b
19. A: According to Kohl’s law, the λm of a strong electrolyte at infinite dilution is the sum of molar conductivities of
ions.
R: The current carried by cation and anion is always equal . Ans: e
20. A: λm of a weak electrolyte at infinite dilution can’t be determined experimentally.
R: Kohl’ s law helps to find λm of a weak electrolyte at infinite dilution. Ans: b
21. A: The Daniel cell becomes dead after some time.
R: oxidation potential of Zn anode decreases and that of copper cathode increases. Ans: a
22. A: Cu liberates hydrogen from a dil.solution of HCLacid.
R: Hydrogen is below Cu in the electrochemical series.Ans: e
23. A: In Daniel cell, if concentration of Cu2+ ions and Zn2+ ions are doubled, emf of the cell will be doubled.
R: If concentration of ions in contact with the metal is doubled, the electrode potential is doubled. Ans: e
24. A: As a lead storage battery gets discharged, density of electrolyte present in it decreases.
R: Pb and PbO both react with sulphuric acid forms PbSO4.
25. A: When electrolytes are dissolved in water the conductivity of the solution increases.
R: The conductivity of ionic solution increases with increase in temperature
26. A: H2-O2 fuel cell gives a constant voltage through out the life.
R: In this cell, H2 reacts with OH- ions, get the overall concentration of OH- ions does not change. Ans: a
27. A: Galvanised iron does not rust.
R: Zn has more –ve electrode potential than iron. Ans: a
28. A; A Mercury cell gives a constant voltage through out the life.
R: In overall cell reaction does not involve ion in solution whose concentration can change during its life time. Ans:
a