Elec Chem MCQ

Class 12 Electrochemistry MCQs
1. A cathode and an anode are the most common components

of an electrochemical cell. Which of the following claims about
the cathode is correct?
a) Oxidation occurs at the cathode
b) Electrons move into the cathode
c) Usually denoted by a negative sign
d) Is usually made up of insulating material
Answer: b
Explanation: Metal electrodes are commonly used as
cathodes. It is on this electrode that reduction occurs. In a
galvanic cell, the cathode is the positive electrode, while in an
electrolytic cell, it is the negative electrode. The cathode
attracts electrons.
2. Which of the following claims about electrochemical cells is
true?
a) Cell potential is an extensive property
b) Cell potential is an intensive property
c) The Gibbs free energy of an electrochemical cell is an
intensive property
d) Gibbs free energy is undefined for an electrochemical cell
Answer: b
Explanation: Because cell potential is independent of the
amount of material present, it is an intense attribute. Gibbs free
energy is a property that is defined for an electrochemical cell
and is a broad characteristic because it is dependent on the
amount of material present.
3. Which of the following does not belong in the category of
electrochemical cells?
a) Voltaic cell
b) Photovoltaic cell
c) Electrolytic cell
d) Fuel Cell
Answer: b
Explanation: A voltaic cell, also known as a galvanic cell, is an
electrochemical cell that transforms chemical energy into
electrical energy. Light energy is converted into electrical
energy using photovoltaic cells. An electrolytic cell turns
electrical energy into chemical energy and is a type of
electrochemical cell. An electrochemical cell that converts the
chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidizing agent into electricity
is known as a fuel cell.
4. Which of the following assertions about the main cell is
correct?
a) An example of a primary cell is a mercury cell
b) An example of a primary cell is a nickel-cadmium storage
cell
c) The electrode reactions can be reversed
d) It can be recharged
Answer: a
Explanation: A primary cell is one in which the electrode
reactions only happen once and cannot be reversed with
electrical energy. As a result, primary cells are unable to be
recharged. A main cell, such as a mercury cell, is different from
a secondary cell, such as a nickel-cadmium storage cell.
5. In a dry cell, which of the following is the electrolyte?
a) Potassium hydroxide
b) Sulphuric acid
c) Ammonium chloride
d) Manganese dioxide
Answer: c
Explanation: In a dry cell, the electrolyte is ammonium
chloride, which is applied as a moist paste close to the zinc
anode. Ammonium chloride is replaced by sodium chloride in
some “heavy-duty” dry cells by zinc chloride.
6. Which of the following statements about a lead storage cell
(or a lead-acid battery) is false?
a) It is a primary cell
b) The cathode is made up of lead(IV) oxide
c) The anode is made up of lead
d) The electrolyte used is an aqueous solution of sulphuric acid
Answer: a
Explanation: A secondary cell with a grid of lead packed with
finely separated spongy lead for an anode and a grid of lead
packed with lead(IV) oxide for a cathode is known as a lead
storage cell. An aqueous solution of sulphuric acid is utilized as
the electrolytic solution in a lead-acid battery.
7. The conductivity of electrolytic conductors is due to
__________
a) Flow of free mobile electrons
b) Movement of ions
c) Either movement of electrons or ions
d) Cannot be said
Answer: b
Explanation: The flow of free mobile electrons causes
conductance in metallic conductors, while the movement of
ions in a fused electrolyte solution causes conductance in
electrolytic conductors.
8. The process of transmitting electric current through an
electrolyte’s solution to decompose it is known as __________
a) Electrolyte
b) Electrode
c) Electrolysis
d) Electrochemical cell
Answer: c
Explanation: Electrolysis is the decomposition of an electrolyte
by conducting an electric current through its solution.
9. In a fuel cell, which of the following can be utilized as a fuel?
a) Nitrogen
b) Argon
c) Hydrogen
d) Helium
Answer: c
Explanation: The simplest element is hydrogen. It’s also
widely available throughout the universe. Although hydrogen
has a lot of energy, an engine that runs on it produces nearly
no pollutants. As a result, it’s used in a fuel cell.
10. Which of the following is given to a fuel cell’s cathode?
a) Hydrogen
b) Nitrogen
c) Oxygen
d) Chlorine
Answer: c
Explanation: An anode, cathode, and electrolyte membrane
make up a fuel cell. In a normal fuel cell, hydrogen is passed
through the anode and oxygen is passed via the cathode.

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