Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis

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Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis: Overview

In this topic, we will learn about electrolytic cells and electrolysis. Here we will learn that an electrolytic cell drives a spontaneous redox reaction through electrical energy. Electrolysis, however, is a technique that uses direct current.

Important Questions on Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis

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On electrolysis of an aqueous solution of NaCl, the products released at cathode and anode are, respectively

E°Na+Na=-2.71 VE°H2OH2=-0.873 VE°Cl22Cl-=+1.36 VE°2H++12O2H2O=+1.23 V

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Copper sulphate solution (250 mL) was electrolysed using a platinum anode and a copper cathode. A constant current of 2 mA was passed for 16 minutes. It was found that after electrolysis the absorbance of the solution was reduced to 50% of its original value. The concentration of copper sulphate in the solution at the beginning would be:

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Electrolysis of a solution of MnS O 4 in aqueous sulphuric acid is a method for the preparation of  Mn O 2 as per the reaction:

Mn aq 2 + + 2 H 2 O MnO 2 s + 2 H aq + + H 2 g

Passing a current of 27 A for 24 hours gives only 1 kg of Mn O 2 .  The value of current efficiency would be: MMnO2=86.9g

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A dilute aqueous solution of   N a 2 S O 4  is electrolyzed using platinum electrodes. The products at the anode and cathode are :

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In the electrolytic cell, flow of electrons is from:

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In hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, combustion of hydrogen occurs to –

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In the electrolytic cell, flow of electrons is from 

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The method of using electricity to split molecules is called

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Which of the following metals are obtained by electrolysis of their chlorides in molten state?

(1) Na                (2) Ca 

(3) Fe                 (4) Cu

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A platinum electrode is an reactive electrode. 

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What are the composition of the electrodes?

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Name the different types of electrodes?

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An Arrhenius _____ is a substance that dissociates in water to form hydroxide OH- ions.

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_____ theory for the dissociation of electrolytes states that acids are substances that dissociate in water to yield electrically charged atoms or molecules, called ions.

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Write limitations of Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation.

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Explain the Arrhenius theory for the dissociation of electrolytes.

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In electrochemical cell, oxidation and reduction occurs at

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Which of the following statements is not applicable to electrolytic conductors?

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Aqueous solution of which of the following compounds is the best conductor of electric current?

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Which of the following is an incorrect statement: