Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes

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Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electrodes, Electrode Potential, Redox Reaction and Electrode Processes, Redox Couple, Reduction Electrode Potential, Standard Reduction Electrode Potential and, Oxidation Electrode Potential

Important Questions on Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes

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What is the standard electrode potential of hydrogen electrode in volts?

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A solution containing one mole per litre each of AX,BX2,CX2 and DX2 is electrolysed using inert electrodes. The values of the standard potentials for reduction reactions of A+A,B2+ B,C2+C and D2+Dare+0.80,+0.34,-0.76 and -1.66 volts respectively. The correct sequence in which these metals will be deposited on the cathode is :

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Find Ecell° for the reaction :
3Zn(s)+2Cr+3(aq.)3Zn+2(aq.)+2Cr(s)
Given : EZn+2/Zno=-0.76 V; ECr+3/Cr0=-0.74 V

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Electrode potential data of a few cells is given below. Based on the data, arrange the ions in increasing order of their reducing power:
Fe(aq)3++e-Fe2+;(aq)  E°=+0.77 V
Al3++(aq)3e-Al(s);  E°=-1.66 V
Br2(aq)+2e-2Br(aq)-;  E°=+1.09 V

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Which of the following reaction is not feasible :-
 

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The standard electrode potential of three metals X, Yand Z are -1.2 V, +0.5 V and -3.0 V respectively. The reducing power of these metals will be

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A gas X at 1 atm is bubbled through a solution containing a mixture of 1M Y- and 1M Z- ions at 25°C. If the reduction potentials of Z>Y>X, then

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If the half cell reactions are given as
(i) Fe2+aq+2eFes; E°=0.44V
(ii) 2H+aq+12O2(g)+2eH2O(l); E°=+1.23V
The E° for the reaction, Fes+2H+aq+12O2(g)Fe2+(aq)+H2O(l) is

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The EM3+/M2+o values for Cr,Mn,Fe and Co are -0.41,+1.57,+0.77 and +1.97V, respectively. For which one of these metals the change in oxidation state from +2 to +3 is the easiest?

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Standard electrode potential of three metals A,B and C are +0.5 V,-3.0 V and -1.2 V respectively. The reducing power of these metals are

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During electrolysis, the reaction at the anode is:

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Which statement is true for an electrochemical cell?

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The negative sign in the standard electrode potential indicates- 

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As per study of electrochemical series, which of the following reaction is non-spontaneous?

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A gas X at 1 atm is bubbled through a solution containing a mixture of 1 M Y- and 1 M Z- at 25 °C. If the reduction potential of Z>Y>X, then

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A gas X at 1 atm is bubbled through a solution containing a mixture of 1 M y- and 1 M z- at 25. If the order of reduction potential is z>y>x, then

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Four alkali metals A, B, C and D are having respectively standard electrode potential as -3.05, -1.66, -0.40 and 0.80. Which one will be the most reactive?

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Reduction potentials of four elements P,Q,R,S is 2.90V , 0.34V , 1.2V and 0.76V . The decreasing order of reducing power is

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The standard electrode potential of hydrogen electrode at 1 M concentration and hydrogen gas at 1atm pressure is

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ECu°=0.34 V and EZn° = 0.76 V. A Daniel cell contains 0.1 M ZnSO4 solution and 0.01 M CuSO4 solution at its electrodes. EMF of the cell is