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Calculate the degree of dissociation of acetic acid at 298 K, given that Λm (CH3COOH) =11.7 S cm2 mol-1;Λ°m (CH3COO-)=40.9 S cm2 mol-1Λ°m (H+)=349.1 S cm2 mol-1.
 

Important Questions on Electrochemistry

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A solution of MgSO4 is electrolysed for 20 minutes with a current of 1.5 A. What mass of magnesium is deposited at the cathode ?
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In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium bromide, there are two possible anodic reactions.
2 H2O(l)O2(g)+4H+(aq)+4e-, E°=0.23 V2 Br-(aq)Br2(g)+2e-, E°=1.08 V

Which reaction occurs at the anode and why?
 

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Explain why electrolysis of aqueous solution of NaCl gives H2 at cathode and Cl2 at the anode? Write the overall reaction. Given, E°(Na+Na)=-2.71 V, E°(H2OH2)=-0.83 VE°(Cl2Cl-)=+1.36 V, E°(H+, H2H2O)=+1.23 V.

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What is a nickel-cadmium cell? State its one merit and one demerit over lead storage cell. Write the overall reaction that occurs during discharging of this cell.
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Give an example of a fuel cell and write the cathode and anode reactions for it. 
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How is galvanisation different from cathodic protection of iron?
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A lead-storage cell can act both as galvanic and electrolytic cells. Explain.
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State and explain three methods of prevention of rusting of iron.