Electrochemistry- Numerical

Faraday’s first and second Law

Question 1

1) When a current of eleven ampere is passed through an aqueous solution of CrCl3, it is observed that
6.2 g of Cr is deposited . For how long the current was passed? [ At. Wt Cr=52 ] [3137.9s]

2) A current of 0.2 A is passed in aq. solution of copper sulphate for 1 hr. Calculate the mass of copper
deposited at the cathode . [At. Wt. Cu -63.5] [0.2369g]

3) Calculate the amount of copper deposited from a solution of copper sulphate , when a current of
0.5A was passed for one hour. [0.59g]

4) How many coulombs are required to produce (i) 20g of Ca from molten CaCl2 (ii) 50 g of Al from
molten Al2O3 . [96500C , 536111C]

5) A direct current deposits 19.5 g of potassium ( at.wt = 39) in one minute. How many grams of Al is
deposited ( at.wt = 27) by the same current in the same time? [ 4.5g]

Relationship between Faraday and charge on an e.

Question 2: Given that Faraday’s constant is 9.65 x 10 4 C per mole and Avagardo’s constant is 6 x 10 23
per mole. Calculate the charge on one electron. [1.608 x 10 -19]

Nernst equation

Question 3

1) Calculate the emf of the cell and write the cell reaction .

Zn/Zn2+ (0.1M) //Cu2+ (0.01M)/Cu , E0Zn2+ /Zn = -.76V , E0 Cu2+ /Cu = 0.34V . [1.07V]

2) Calculate the emf of the cell and write the cell reaction

Co/ Co2+(0.1M) // Ag+(0.1M) /Ag, E0 Ag+ /Ag = 0.8V , E0 Co2+ /Co = -0.28V [1.05V]

3) Calculate the emf of the cell and write the cell reaction .

Cr/Cr3+(0.1M) // Fe2+ (0.01M)/Fe , E0 Cr3+ /Cr = -0.75V , E0 Fe2+ /Fe = -0.45V [0.2607 V]

4) Calculate the emf of the cell and write the cell reaction .

Mg/Mg2+ (0.1M) // Ag+ /Ag (10-4M) , E0 Mg2+ /Mg = -2.37V , E0 Ag+ /Ag = 0.8V [2.963V]

5) Calculate the emf of the cell and write the cell reaction Cd/Cd2+ (0.1M)// H+ (0.2M) /Pt ,H2(0.5atm) ,
E0 Cd2+ /Cd = -0.403 V [0.4001V]
Eo cell and eqm constant

Question 4

1) Calculate the equilibrium constant at 25 oC for the reaction corresponding to the cell ,

Cu/Cu2+ //Ag + /Ag , E0 Ag+ /Ag = 0.8V, E0 Cu2+ /Cu = 0.34V [ k= 3.6 x 10 15 ]

2) Calculate the equilibrium constant at 25 oC for the reaction corresponding to the cell ,

Zn + Cu 2+ ↔ Zn 2+ + Cu , E0 Cu2+ /Cu = 0.34V , E0Zn2+ /Zn = -0.76V [ k=1.67 x 10 37 ]

Free energy based problems

Question 5

1)The emf of the cell reaction 3Sn 4+ + 2Cr→ 3Sn 2+ + 2Cr3+ is 0.89 V . Calculate the ∆G for the
reaction. [-515.31KJ/mol]

2) Calculate the emf of the cell

Mg/Mg2+ (0.01M) // Sn2+0.1M) /Sn , E0 Mg2+ /Mg = -2.34V , E0 Sn2+ /Sn = -0.136V. Calculate
the max. work that can be accomplished by the operation of this cell. [ 2.2335V, 431.06KJ/mol]

3) Calculate the emf of the cell and the ∆G for the reaction.

Mg/Mg2+ (0.001M) // Cu2+ (0.0001M)/Cu , E0 Mg2+ /Mg = -2.37V , E0 Cu2+ /Cu = 0.34V.

[2.68V, -517.326KJ/mol]

4)Calculate the standard free energy for the cell reaction occurring in the cell :

Zn/Zn2+ (1M) //Cu2+ (1M)/Cu , E0Zn2+ /Zn = -0.76V , E0 Cu2+ /Cu = 0.34V . [-212.3KJ/mol]

5)Calculate the maximum possible electrical work that can be obtained from the following cell under
the standard conditions at 25 o C : Zn/Zn2+ (1M) //Sn 2+ (1M)/Sn

E0Zn2+ /Zn = -0.76V , E0 Sn 2+ /Sn = -0.14V [119.66KJ]

Equivalent and molar conductivity

Question 6

1) At 298K , the electrolytic conductivity of a 0.2M KCl solution is 2.5 x 10 -2 Ω-1 cm-1. Calculate its
molar conductivity . [ 125 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1 ]

2)The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.001 MKCl solution at 298K is 1500Ω. What is the
cell constant if conductivity of 0.001 MKCl solution at 298K is 0.146 x 10 -3 S /cm . [0.219/cm]
3)The resistance of a 7.5 x 10 -3 M solution of KCl was found to be 1005Ω at 25 0C .Calculate (a) specific
conductance (b) molar conductance of the solution , when the cell constant is 1.25/cm.

[ 1.2437 x 10-3 Ω-1 cm-1 , 165.8 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1]

4)The resistance of a 0.05M CH3COOH solution is found to be 100 Ω.If the cell constant is 0.037 cm-1

what is the molar conductivity of the solution and what is its equivalent conductivity ?

[7.4 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1 , 7.4 Ω-1 cm2 eq -1 ]

5) The resistance of 0.1 M AgNO3 is 35 Ω. If the cell constant is 0.375 cm-1 , calculate (i)the
conductivity of the solution (ii) molar conductivity of 0.1M AgNO3 solution .

[0.01071 Ω-1 cm-1, 107.1 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1 ]

Kohlaraush’s law

Question 7

1) Calculate the molar conductivity at infinite solution of CH3COOK from the following data

Λ α CH3COONa = 91 , Λ α
KNO3 = 145 , Λα NaNO3 = 122. [114 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1 ]

2) Calculate the molar conductivity at infinite solution of a solution of CH3COOH from the following
data : Λ α CH3COONa = 91 , Λ α HNO3 = 421 , Λ α NaNO3 = 122. If Λm for 0.016 M CH3COOH is

130 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1 , calculate the degree of dissociation of the acid . [ 390 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1 , 33.33% ]

3) Calculate the value of Λ αAgCl , Λ α AgNO3 = 133.4 Λ α KCl = 149.9 , Λ αKNO3 =145 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1

[138.3 Ω-1 cm2 mol -1 ]

4) Calculate the value of Λ α of water using the following data : Λ αHCl = 426.2 , ΛαNaOH =248.4,
Λα NaCl = 126.6 S cm2 mol -1 . [548 S cm2 mol -1 ]

Question 8

I .Fill in the blanks :

i) Reciprocal of specific resistance is called -----------.

ii) The molar conductance of a solution -------------with dilution while its specific conductance ---------------
---with dilution.

iii) An apparatus used for the measurement of quantity of electricity is known as ----------------.

iv) The unit of cell constant is ---------------.

vi)In a galvanic cell , the movement of electrons in the external circuit is from ------------to ------------.

vii) For a cell reaction to be spontaneous , Eo cell is --------.

II.State true or false : Correct the false statement :

i) The unit of conductance is Siemens.

ii) Electrolytic conductance decreases with rise in temperature.

iii)With dilution specific conductance increase and molar conductance decreases.

iv) The weight of a metal deposited during electrolysis of a metal salt depends on the concentration of
the electrolyte .

v) For a strong electrolyte , the plot of equivalent conductance versus concentration of a solution is a
straight line.

Question 9

1.State Faraday’s 1st and 2nd law of electrolyis.

2.(i) Define electrochemical equivalent. (ii) State : Kohlrausch’s law.

3.What is the relationship between faraday and charge on an electron.

4. Zinc can displace hydrogen from acids while Cu cannot .Explain.

5. What are the requirements of a good battery?

6.Write the reactions involved during charging and discharging lead storage battery?

Question 10

1) What is a fuel cell?Give the construction , working and electrode reactions in fuel cell .What are the
advantages of fuel cell?

2) What is meant by corrosion ? What are the factors that affect the corrosion of a metal?

3) Corrosion is an example of a miniature electrochemical cell. Explain.

4) Explain with example sacrificial protection.

5) Rusting of iron is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water. Why.

6)Explain the set up for standard hydrogen electrode.

7) Mention 2 functions of salt bridge.