Quiz (Simple Chemical Cells) Section A: Multiple-Choice: X Y Y X Y Y
Quiz (Simple Chemical Cells) Section A: Multiple-Choice: X Y Y X Y Y
Quiz (Simple Chemical Cells) Section A: Multiple-Choice: X Y Y X Y Y
Section A: Multiple-choice
metal Y metal X
dilute acid
Metal X is more reactive than metal Y. Which of the following methods can
increase the voltage of the cell?
(1) Replace metal Y with a metal which is more reactive than X
(2) Replace the dilute acid with a more concentrated acid
(3) Replace metal Y with a metal which is less reactive than Y
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
3. Which of the following chemical cells would give a negative voltage when iron
is connected to the positive terminal of the voltmeter?
A. Pb/Fe B. Zn/Fe
C. Al/Fe D. Mg/Fe
2
lead zinc
orange
electron flow
metal X copper
7. Which of the following methods would increase the current in the cell?
A. Add water to dilute sulphuric acid
B. Place the two metal electrodes further apart
C. Use zinc to replace the copper electrode
D. Use silver to replace the copper electrode
salt bridge
silver electrode iron electrode
(a) With the aid of a chemical equation, explain why it is NOT appropriate to
prepare the salt bridge by soaking a strip of filter paper with potassium chloride
solution.
(d) With the aid of a half equation, state and explain the observable change in the
iron-iron ion half cell.
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Suggested Answer
Section A
1. A 5. B
2. C 6. C
3. A 7. D
4. B 8. D
Section B