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1.
Calculate the standard electrode potential of Ni2+ II Ni electrode if emf of the cell, Ni (s)1 Ni2+(0.01M) IICu2+(0.1 M) ICu(s) is 0.059 V. (Given \(E^{ 0 }_{ cu2+/cu }=+0.34V)\)
2.
(a) Define the following terms:
(i) Molar conductivity
(ii) Secondary batteries
(iii) Fuel cell
(b) State the following laws
(i) Faraday first law of electrolysis
(ii) Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions
3.
Mira's house had a fencing of iron rods. Her father suggested getting it painted. But she and her mother thought it was a waste of time and money as iron rods are strong:
(i) Whose opinion is acceptable according to you?
(ii) Give two other methods to prevent corrosion.
(iii) What is the chemical formula of rust?
(iv) Mention the values shown by Mira's father.
4.
India is a very big country and is in a phase of modernisation. There is an enormous shortage of electricity and as a result, our industrial growth is hampered. There are major cuts both at household and domestic levels. These days, there is a major emphasis on the use of solar energy.
(i) How is the solar power used in a country like India?
(ii) As a student, how will you promote the use of solar power?
5.
Calculate the standard electrode potential of Cu+/Cu half cell. Given that the standard reduction potentials of Cu2+/Cu and Cu2+/Cu+ are 0.337 V and 0.153 V respectively.
6.
Three iron sheets have been coated separately with three metals (A, B and C) whose standard electrode potentials are given below :
| Metal | A | B | C | Iron |
| E0value | - 0.46 | - 0.66 V | - 0.20 V | - 0.44 V |
Identify in which case rusting will take place faster when coating is damaged.
7.
Tarnished silver contains Ag2 S. Can this tarnish be removed by placing tarnished silver ware in an aluminium pan containing an inert electrolytic solution such as NaCl ? The standard electrode potential for the half reactions are : For \({ Ag }_{ 2 }S(s)+{ 2e }^{ - }\longrightarrow 2Ag(s)+{ S }^{ 2- },\) it is - 0.71 V and for \({ Al }^{ 3+ }+{ 3e }^{ - }\longrightarrow Al(s)\), it is - 1.66 V
8.
(a) Define molar conductivity of a solution and explain how molar conductivity changes with change in concentration of solution for a weak and a strong electrolyte.
(b) The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.001 M KCl solution at 298 K is 1500 \(\Omega \). What is the cell constant if the conductivity of 0.001 M KCl solution at 298 K is \(0.146\times { 10 }^{ -3 }S{ cm }^{ -1 }\)?
1.
(i) First, find E0cell
(ii) Then find \(E^{ 0 }_{ anode }\) by using the formula
\(E^{ 0 }_{ cell }=E^{ 0 }-_{ cathode }E^{ 0 }_{ anode }\)
Given Ecell = 0.059V; E0cu2+/cu = +0.34V
[Ni2+] = 0.01M and [cu2+] = 0.1M
Ecell = E0cell - \(\frac { 0.059 }{ 2 } log\frac { \left[ Ni^{ 2+ }(aq) \right] }{ \left[ Cu^{ 2+ }(aq) \right] } \)
\(0.059=E^{ 0 }_{ cell }-\frac { 0.059 }{ 2 } log\frac { \left( 0.01 \right) }{ 0.1 } \left( \because n=2 \right) \)
\(0.059=E^{ 0 }_{ cell }-\frac { 0.059 }{ 2 } log\frac { 1 }{ 10 } \left[ \because log10^{ -1 }=-1 \right] \)
\(\because 0.059=E^{ 0 }_{ cell }+0.0295 \times 1\)
\(E^{ 0 }_{ cell }=0.059-0.0295\)
= 0.0295 V = 0.03 V
\(E^{ 0 }_{ cell }=E^{ 0 }_{ cathode }E^{ 0 }_{ anode }\)
0.03 = 0.34 - E0anode
or \(E^{ 0 }_{ anode }=E^{ 0 }_{ Ni2+/Ni }=0.34-0.03\)
= 0.31 V
2.
(a) (i) Molar conductivity of a solution at a given concentration is the conducting power of all the ions produced by 1 mol of an electrolyte.
(ii) Secondary battery can be recharged by passing current through it in opposite direction so that it can be used again.
(iii) Galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen, methane, methanol, etc. directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells.
(b) (i) Faraday's first law of electrolysis states that the amount of chemical reaction which occurs at any electrode during electrolysis by current is proportional to the quantity of electricity passed through the electrolyte (solution or melt).
(ii) According to Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions limiting molar conductivity of an electrolyte can be represented as the sum of the individual contributions of the anion and cation of the electrolyte
3.
(i) Mira's father is right as it prevents the iron rods from corrosion.
(ii) Galvanization and cathodic protection.
(iii) Fe2O3.x H2O
(iv) Scientific knowledge and care for his property.
4.
(i) India is a tropical country and summer extend over a long period. This means solar power plants are very effective and can be a better substitute of electricity.
(ii) We must hold seminars with the help of NGO's and other organisations. Educate people about the use of solar heaters, solar generators, solar cookers and solar batteries. We can explain the advantages of the use of solar power over electricity.
5.
Cu+ + e-⇾ Cu; ∆Go3=?
(i)------(ii) gives the required result, i.e.,ΔG3° = ∆G01 - ΔG2° = [-0.674 - (- 0·153)] F = - 0·521 F
\(-nFE^0_{Cu^+/CU}=-0.5621F\ or\ E^0_{CU^+/Cu}=0.521V\)
6.
Comparing oxidation potential of iron with those of metals A, B and C, iron has higher oxidation potential than C only. Hence, when coating of C is broken, rusting will become faster.
7.
Tarnish will be removed if the following reaction takes place :
\(Al+{ { Ag }_{ 2 } }S\longrightarrow { Al }^{ 3+ }+2Ag+{ S }^{ 2- }\)
EMF of this cell reaction = \({ E }_{ { Ag }_{ 2 }S/{ 2Ag },{ S }^{ 2- } }^{ 0 }-{ E }_{ { Al }^{ 3+ }/{ Al } }^{ 0 }=-0.71-(-1.66)V=+0.95V\)
As EMF is positive, the reaction will take place and tarnish will be removed.
8.
(a) Molar Conductivity: It is defined as the conducting power of all the ions produced by one gram mole of an electrolyte in a solution. It is denoted by Λm'
\(∧_m={k\over C}\times 1000\ S\ m^2\ mol^{-1}\)
where 'K' is electrolytic conductivity of solution and 'C' is concentration of the solution expressed in mol L-l (or mol dm-3).
Variation of conductivity and molar conductivity with concentration.
In case of strong electrolyte, Am increases a little on dilution as shown in figure by straight line (decrease in cone.) because number of ions do not increase appreciably, only mobility of ions increases where as in case of weak electrolyte, number of ions as well as mobility of ions increase appreciably, therefore, Am increases sharply as shown in the figure in form of a curve.
(b) R = 1500 Ω, K = 0.146 x 10-3 S cm-1
\(k={1\over R }\times{l\over A}\Rightarrow {l\over A}= K\times R = 0.146 x 10%^{-3} S cm^{-1} \times 1500 ohm\)
\({l\over A}={219\times10^{-3}cm^{-1}}=0.219\ cm^{-1}\)
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