Electrochemical Cells (Electrolytic and Galvanic Cells, Different Types of Electrodes,...) NEET Questions

Electrochemical Cells (Electrolytic and Galvanic Cells, Different Types of Electrodes,...)

Electrochemical Cells (Electrolytic and Galvanic Cells, Different Types of Electrodes,...) MCQ Questions

7.
The EMF of a galvanic cell with E°(cathode) = +0.80 V and E°(anode) = +0.34 V is:
A.
−1.14 V
B.
−0.46 V
C.
+0.46 V
D.
+1.14 V
ANSWER :
C. +0.46 V
8.
Which of the following represents the correct cell notation for a Daniell cell?
A.
Zn(s) | Cu²⁺(aq) || Zn²⁺(aq) | Cu(s)
B.
Zn²⁺(aq) | Zn(s) || Cu(s) | Cu²⁺(aq)
C.
Cu(s) | Cu²⁺(aq) || Zn²⁺(aq) | Zn(s)
D.
Zn(s) | Zn²⁺(aq) || Cu²⁺(aq) | Cu(s)
ANSWER :
D. Zn(s) | Zn²⁺(aq) || Cu²⁺(aq) | Cu(s)
9.
In the Daniell cell, the role of the salt bridge is to:
A.
Maintain electrical neutrality by allowing ion flow between the two half-cells
B.
Prevent any chemical reaction in the cell
C.
Increase the EMF of the cell
D.
Allow electrons to flow between the half-cells
ANSWER :
A. Maintain electrical neutrality by allowing ion flow between the two half-cells
10.
If the standard reduction potential of Zn²⁺/Zn is −0.76 V and Cu²⁺/Cu is +0.34 V, the standard EMF of the Daniell cell (Zn | Zn²⁺ || Cu²⁺ | Cu) is:
A.
−0.42 V
B.
−1.10 V
C.
+0.42 V
D.
+1.10 V
ANSWER :
D. +1.10 V
11.
Which one of the following statements about standard electrode potential is correct?
A.
A more negative reduction potential indicates a stronger oxidising agent
B.
A more negative reduction potential indicates a stronger reducing agent
C.
Standard electrode potential changes with temperature only above 1000 K
D.
Standard electrode potential depends on the amount of substance involved
ANSWER :
B. A more negative reduction potential indicates a stronger reducing agent
12.
Which of the following metals will displace copper from a CuSO₄ solution?
A.
Zn (E° = −0.76 V)
B.
Pt (E° = +1.20 V)
C.
Ag (E° = +0.80 V)
D.
Au (E° = +1.50 V)
ANSWER :
A. Zn (E° = −0.76 V)