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Consider the following redox equation Mn(OH) 2(s) + MnO4-(aq) \to MnO42-(aq) (basic solution) When the equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients,what is the coefficient for OH-(aq) and on which side of the equation is OH-(aq) present?


A) 4,reactant side
B) 4,product side
C) 6,reactant side
D) 6,product side
E) None of these choices is correct.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Calculate E°cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. Co3+(aq) + e-  Calculate E°<sub>cell</sub> and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. Co<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + e<sup>-</sup>   Co<sup>2+</sup>(aq) ;E° = 1.82 V MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 3e<sup>-</sup>   MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.59 V Overall reaction: MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 3Co<sup>2+</sup>(aq)   \to MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 3Co<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq)  A) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.23 V,spontaneous B) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.23 V,nonspontaneous C) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.23 V,spontaneous D) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.23 V,nonspontaneous E) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -0.05 V,nonspontaneous Co2+(aq) ;E° = 1.82 V MnO4-(aq) + 2H2O(l) + 3e-  Calculate E°<sub>cell</sub> and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. Co<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + e<sup>-</sup>   Co<sup>2+</sup>(aq) ;E° = 1.82 V MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 3e<sup>-</sup>   MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.59 V Overall reaction: MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 3Co<sup>2+</sup>(aq)   \to MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 3Co<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq)  A) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.23 V,spontaneous B) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.23 V,nonspontaneous C) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.23 V,spontaneous D) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.23 V,nonspontaneous E) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -0.05 V,nonspontaneous MnO2(s) + 4OH-(aq) ;E° = 0.59 V Overall reaction: MnO4-(aq) + 2H2O(l) + 3Co2+(aq) \to MnO2(s) + 3Co3+(aq) + 4OH-(aq)


A) E°cell = -1.23 V,spontaneous
B) E°cell = -1.23 V,nonspontaneous
C) E°cell = 1.23 V,spontaneous
D) E°cell = 1.23 V,nonspontaneous
E) E°cell = -0.05 V,nonspontaneous

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements about voltaic and electrolytic cells is correct?


A) The anode will definitely gain weight in a voltaic cell.
B) Oxidation occurs at the cathode of both cells.
C) The free energy change, Δ\Delta G,is negative for the voltaic cell.
D) The electrons in the external wire flow from cathode to anode in an electrolytic cell.
E) None of these statements is correct.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?


A) Al(OH) 4-(aq) + 4H+(aq) \to Al3+(aq) + 4H2O(l)
B) C6H12O6(s) + 6O2(g) \to 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
C) Na6FeCl8(s) + 2Na(l) \to 8NaCl(s) + Fe(s)
D) 2H2O2(aq) \to 2H2O(l) + O2(g)
E) CO2(g) + H2(g) \to CO(g) + H2O(g)

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Calculate Δ\Delta G° for the reaction of iron(II) ions with one mole of permanganate ions. MnO4-(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e-  Calculate  \Delta G° for the reaction of iron(II) ions with one mole of permanganate ions. MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>(aq) + 8H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 5e<sup>-</sup>   Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 4H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.51 V Fe<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + e<sup>-</sup>   Fe<sup>2+</sup>(aq) ;E°= 0.77 V A) -71.4 kJ B) -286 kJ C) -357 kJ D) -428 kJ E) None of these choices is correct. Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l) ;E° = 1.51 V Fe3+(aq) + e-  Calculate  \Delta G° for the reaction of iron(II) ions with one mole of permanganate ions. MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>(aq) + 8H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 5e<sup>-</sup>   Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 4H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.51 V Fe<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + e<sup>-</sup>   Fe<sup>2+</sup>(aq) ;E°= 0.77 V A) -71.4 kJ B) -286 kJ C) -357 kJ D) -428 kJ E) None of these choices is correct. Fe2+(aq) ;E°= 0.77 V


A) -71.4 kJ
B) -286 kJ
C) -357 kJ
D) -428 kJ
E) None of these choices is correct.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Consider the reaction in the lead-acid cell Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) \to 2PbSO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) For which E°cell = 2.04 V at 298 K. Δ\Delta G° for this reaction is


A) -3.94 ×\times 105 kJ
B) -3.94 ×\times 102 kJ
C) -1.97 ×\times 105 kJ
D) -7.87 ×\times 102 kJ
E) None of these choices is correct.

F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

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Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. PbI2(s) + 2e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. PbI<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pb(s) + 2I<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.365 V Ca<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Ca(s) ;E° = -2.868 V Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pt(s) ;E° = 1.18 V Br<sub>2</sub>(l) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Br<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 1.066 V A) Pb(s)  B) Ca(s)  C) Pt(s)  D) Br<sup>-</sup>(aq)  E) Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) Pb(s) + 2I-(aq) ;E° = -0.365 V Ca2+(aq) + 2e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. PbI<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pb(s) + 2I<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.365 V Ca<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Ca(s) ;E° = -2.868 V Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pt(s) ;E° = 1.18 V Br<sub>2</sub>(l) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Br<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 1.066 V A) Pb(s)  B) Ca(s)  C) Pt(s)  D) Br<sup>-</sup>(aq)  E) Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) Ca(s) ;E° = -2.868 V Pt2+(aq) + 2e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. PbI<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pb(s) + 2I<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.365 V Ca<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Ca(s) ;E° = -2.868 V Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pt(s) ;E° = 1.18 V Br<sub>2</sub>(l) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Br<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 1.066 V A) Pb(s)  B) Ca(s)  C) Pt(s)  D) Br<sup>-</sup>(aq)  E) Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) Pt(s) ;E° = 1.18 V Br2(l) + 2e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed. PbI<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pb(s) + 2I<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.365 V Ca<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Ca(s) ;E° = -2.868 V Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Pt(s) ;E° = 1.18 V Br<sub>2</sub>(l) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Br<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 1.066 V A) Pb(s)  B) Ca(s)  C) Pt(s)  D) Br<sup>-</sup>(aq)  E) Pt<sup>2+</sup>(aq) 2Br-(aq) ;E° = 1.066 V


A) Pb(s)
B) Ca(s)
C) Pt(s)
D) Br-(aq)
E) Pt2+(aq)

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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In one or two short sentences each,explain what is meant by the following terms. a.galvanic or voltaic cell b.electrolytic cell c.salt bridge d.secondary battery or cell e.primary battery or cell f.glass electrode

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a.A galvanic (voltaic)cell is one in whi...

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A secondary cell (battery)can operate either as a galvanic or an electrolytic cell.

A) True
B) False

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The redox reaction of peroxydisulfate with iodide has been used for many years as part of the iodine clock reaction which introduces students to kinetics.If E°cell = 1.587 V and E° of the cathode half-cell is 0.536 V,what is E° of the anode half-cell? S2O82-(aq) + 2H+ + 2I-(aq) \to 2HSO4-(aq) + I2(aq)


A) -1.051 V
B) -2.123 V
C) 1.051 V
D) 2.123 V
E) None of these choices is correct.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Write down equations representing the anode half-reaction,the cathode half-reaction and the overall cell reaction for the lead-acid battery.

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Anode half-reaction: Pb(s)+ SO4

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Examine the following half-reactions and select the weakest reducing agent among the substances. Cr(OH) 3(s) + 3e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the weakest reducing agent among the substances. Cr(OH) <sub>3</sub>(s) + 3e<sup>-</sup>   Cr(s) + 3OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -1.48 V SnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 4e<sup>-</sup>   Sn(s) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.945 V MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 4H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.224 V Hg<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Hg(l) + SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.613 V A) Cr(s)  B) Sn(s)  C) Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq)  D) Hg(l)  E) OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) Cr(s) + 3OH-(aq) ;E° = -1.48 V SnO2(s) + 2H2O(l) + 4e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the weakest reducing agent among the substances. Cr(OH) <sub>3</sub>(s) + 3e<sup>-</sup>   Cr(s) + 3OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -1.48 V SnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 4e<sup>-</sup>   Sn(s) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.945 V MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 4H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.224 V Hg<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Hg(l) + SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.613 V A) Cr(s)  B) Sn(s)  C) Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq)  D) Hg(l)  E) OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) Sn(s) + 4OH-(aq) ;E° = -0.945 V MnO2(s) + 4H+(aq) + 2e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the weakest reducing agent among the substances. Cr(OH) <sub>3</sub>(s) + 3e<sup>-</sup>   Cr(s) + 3OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -1.48 V SnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 4e<sup>-</sup>   Sn(s) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.945 V MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 4H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.224 V Hg<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Hg(l) + SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.613 V A) Cr(s)  B) Sn(s)  C) Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq)  D) Hg(l)  E) OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) Mn2+(aq) + 2H2O(l) ;E° = 1.224 V Hg2SO4(s) + 2e- Examine the following half-reactions and select the weakest reducing agent among the substances. Cr(OH) <sub>3</sub>(s) + 3e<sup>-</sup>   Cr(s) + 3OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -1.48 V SnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) + 4e<sup>-</sup>   Sn(s) + 4OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) ;E° = -0.945 V MnO<sub>2</sub>(s) + 4H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.224 V Hg<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>(s) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2Hg(l) + SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.613 V A) Cr(s)  B) Sn(s)  C) Mn<sup>2+</sup>(aq)  D) Hg(l)  E) OH<sup>-</sup>(aq) 2Hg(l) + SO42-(aq) ;E° = 0.613 V


A) Cr(s)
B) Sn(s)
C) Mn2+(aq)
D) Hg(l)
E) OH-(aq)

F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

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C

A battery is considered "dead" when


A) Q < 1
B) Q = 1
C) Q > 1
D) Q = K
E) Q/K= 0

F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

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A voltaic cell consists of a Mn/Mn2+ electrode (E°= -1.18 V) and a Fe/Fe2+ electrode (E°= -0.44 V) .Calculate [Fe2+] if [Mn2+] = 0.050 M and Ecell = 0.78 V at 25°C.


A) 0.040 M
B) 0.24 M
C) 1.1 M
D) 1.8 M
E) None of these choices is correct.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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The chlor-alkali process produces chlorine,Cl2(g) ,in large quantities.What other industrially important substances are produced in this process?


A) sodium and hydrogen
B) hydrogen and oxygen
C) sodium chloride and hydrogen
D) sodium and oxygen
E) sodium hydroxide and hydrogen

F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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E

What product forms at the cathode during the electrolysis of molten NaCl in the Downs cell?


A) Na+(l)
B) Na(l)
C) Cl-(l)
D) NaOH(aq)
E) Cl2(g)

F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

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A voltaic cell consists of a Hg/Hg22+ electrode (E°= 0.85 V) and a Sn/Sn2+ electrode (E°= -0.14 V) .Calculate [Sn2+] if [Hg22+] = 0.24 M and Ecell = 1.04 V at 25°C.


A) 0.0001 M
B) 0.0007 M
C) 0.005 M
D) 0.03 M
E) 0.05 M

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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In the electrolyte of an electrochemical cell,current is carried by anions moving toward the anode and cations moving in the opposite direction.

A) True
B) False

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Calculate E°cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. H2O2(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2e-  Calculate E°<sub>cell</sub> and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(aq) + 2H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.77 V Fe<sup>3+</sup> (aq) + e<sup>-</sup>   Fe<sup>2+</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.77 V Overall reaction: 2Fe<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l)   \to  H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(aq) + 2H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2Fe<sup>2+</sup>(aq)  A) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.00 V,nonspontaneous B) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.00 V,spontaneous C) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.00 V,nonspontaneous D) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.00 V,spontaneous E) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -0.23 V,nonspontaneous 2H2O(l) ;E° = 1.77 V Fe3+ (aq) + e-  Calculate E°<sub>cell</sub> and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(aq) + 2H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup>   2H<sub>2</sub>O(l) ;E° = 1.77 V Fe<sup>3+</sup> (aq) + e<sup>-</sup>   Fe<sup>2+</sup>(aq) ;E° = 0.77 V Overall reaction: 2Fe<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + 2H<sub>2</sub>O(l)   \to  H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(aq) + 2H<sup>+</sup>(aq) + 2Fe<sup>2+</sup>(aq)  A) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.00 V,nonspontaneous B) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -1.00 V,spontaneous C) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.00 V,nonspontaneous D) E°<sub>cell</sub> = 1.00 V,spontaneous E) E°<sub>cell</sub> = -0.23 V,nonspontaneous Fe2+(aq) ;E° = 0.77 V Overall reaction: 2Fe3+(aq) + 2H2O(l) \to H2O2(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2Fe2+(aq)


A) E°cell = -1.00 V,nonspontaneous
B) E°cell = -1.00 V,spontaneous
C) E°cell = 1.00 V,nonspontaneous
D) E°cell = 1.00 V,spontaneous
E) E°cell = -0.23 V,nonspontaneous

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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Which,if any,of the following metals would not be capable of acting as a sacrificial anode when used with iron E°Fe = -0.44 V;all E° values refer to the M2+/M half-cell reactions.


A) manganese,Mn,E° = -1.18 V
B) cadmium,Cd,E° = -0.40 V
C) magnesium,Mg,E° = -2.37 V
D) zinc,Zn,E° = -0.76 V
E) All of these metals are capable of acting as sacrificial anodes with iron.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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