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Explain the working of Daniel cell with a neat diagram.

Important Questions on Electrochemistry

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Which is symbolic representation for following cell reaction, Mgs+Cl2gMgaq2++2Claq-
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The device which convert the energy of combustion of fuels directly into electrical energy is called
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Represent a cell consisting of Mg2+ | Mg half cell and Ag+ | Ag half cell and write the cell reaction.

(E°Ag=0.799 V, E°Mg=-2.37 V)

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At 298 K, the e.m.f. of the galvanic cell mentioned below is E0=1.1 V

ZnsZn2+10-3MCu2+0.1MCus

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What is salt bridge? Give its two functions.
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What are Galvanic cells? Explain the working of Galvanic cells with one example. 

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A galvanic cell transforms the energy released by a spontaneous redox reaction into electrical energy that can be used to perform work. In a galvanic cell, electrons flow from
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The following reaction takes place at 298 K in an electrochemical cell involving two metals A and B,

A2+aq+BsB2+aq+As

with A2+=4×10-3 M and B2+=2×10-3 M in the respective half-cells, the cell EMF is 1.091 V. The equilibrium constant of the reaction is closest to;

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What is salt bridge? Mention its functions.
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The standard Gibbs energy for the given cell reaction in kJ mol-1 at 298 K is:
Zns+Cu2+aqZn2+aq+Cu(s) ,
E0=2 V at 298 K
(Faraday's constant ,F=96000 C mol-1)
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Write the cell reaction for the following cells.
(a) Fe|Fe2+||H2SO4|H2Pt
(b) PtH2 |HCl|Cl2Pt
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What is a salt bridge? Give two functions of salt bridge?
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An important fuel cell involves the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to form water. The option describing reactions occurring at anode and cathode in this fuel cell is
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ECu2+|Cu0=+0.34 V
EZn2+|Zn0=0.76 V
Identify the incorrect statement from the options below for the above cell:
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For the cell Zn sZnSO4 aqCuSO4 aqCu s, when the concentration of Zn2+ is 10 times the concentration of Cu2+, the expression for ΔG in J mol-1 is

[F=Faraday's constant, R=universal gas constant, T=temperature, Eocell=1.1 V]

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Statement I   In the electrochemical cell, flow of electron is form anode to cathode through internal supply.
Statement II   In an electrochemical cell, cathode is the electron rich electrode.
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A galvanic cell is set up from a zinc bar weighing 100 g and 1.0 L of 1.0 M CuSO4 solution. How long would the cell run if it is assumed to deliver a steady current of 1.0 A ? (atomic mass of Zn = 65)