Galvanic Cells

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Galvanic Cells: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electrodes, Cathode, Anode and, Voltaic Cell or Galvanic Cell

Important Questions on Galvanic Cells

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Consider the following equation for an electrochemical cell reaction. Which of the following changes in condition will increase the cell voltage? H2g+PbCl2sPbs+2HClaq
(I) Dissolve concentrated HClO4 in the cell solution
(II) Increase the pressure of H2g
(III) Increase the amount of Pbs

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A hypothetical electrochemical cell is A/A+x MB+y M/B. The emf measured is +0.20 V. The cell reaction is 

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Choose the correct statement for galvanic cell

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Anode in the galvanic cell is:

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When an aqueous solution of CuCl2 is electrolysed using Pt inert electrodes, the reaction at cathode and anode respectively are

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A variable, opposite external potential (Eext) is applied to the cell

ZnZn2+ (1 M) || Cu2+ (1 M)  Cu, of potential 1.1 V. When Eext<1.1 V and Eext >1.1 V, respectively electrons flow from :

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Which of the following statements is/are true for an electrochemical cell?

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For the given cell: Mg Mg2+Cu2+ Cu
 

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In a galvanic cell, which one of the following statement is not correct?

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Which of the following statements is false?
 

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Which of the following statements is true for the electrochemical Daniell cell?

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Among the following, which reaction take place at anode?

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What will happen if dil. H2SO4 is electrolysed between Pt electrode?

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The electrode potential, E° , for the reduction of MnO4- to Mn2+ in acidic medium is +1.51 V. Which of the following metal(s) will be oxidised? The reduction reactions and standard electrode potentials for Zn2+,Ag+ and Au+ are given as

Znaq2++2e-Zns,E°=-0.762V

Agaq++e-Ags,E°=+0.80V

Auaq++e-Aus,E°=+1.69V

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A hypothetical electrochemical cell is shown below

A|A+(xM)||B+(yM)|B

The emf measured is +0.20 V. The cell reaction is

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On the basis of electrochemical theory of corrosion, in aqueous solution reaction occuring at the cathode is.

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During the electrolysis of fused NaCl, which of these occur at anode?

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During electrolysis, the species discharged at the cathode are

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When the sample of copper with zinc impurity is to be purified by electrolysis, the appropriate electrodes cathode and anode are respectively? 

 

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In a galvanic cell, the electrons flow from