Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following reactions involves a transfer of electrons and a change in oxidation states?

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Fe2O3 + 3H2 → 2Fe + 3H2O

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2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

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NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O

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CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

Question 2

In a standard hydrogen electrode, the electrode potential is defined as:

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0.00 V

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1.00 V

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-0.00 V

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-1.00 V

Question 3

When water is electrolyzed, the products formed are:

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Hydrogen and oxygen

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Hydrogen and chlorine

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Oxygen and chlorine

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Sodium and hydroxide ions

Question 4

In an electrochemical cell, where does oxidation occur?

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Anode

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Cathode

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Salt bridge

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Electrolyte

Question 5

Which of the following accurately defines oxidation?

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The loss of electrons by a species

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The gain of electrons by a species

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The loss of oxygen by a species

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The gain of oxygen by a species

Question 6

Which of the following represents a spontaneous electrochemical cell reaction?

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Zn(s) + Cu²⁺(aq) → Zn²⁺(aq) + Cu(s)

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Cu(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) → Cu²⁺(aq) + Zn(s)

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2H₂O(l) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)

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2H₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2H₂O(l)

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong electrolyte?

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High electrical conductivity in aqueous solutions

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Low boiling point

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Low melting point

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Weak acidity

Question 8

What are the products of the electrolysis of molten NaCl?

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Sodium and chlorine

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Hydrogen and oxygen

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Sodium hydroxide and chlorine

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Hydrogen chloride and sodium

Question 9

What is the definition of the Faraday constant?

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The amount of charge required to produce one mole of electrons

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The amount of current flowing through a conductor in one second

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The voltage required to produce one mole of electrons

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The resistance of a conductor in ohms

Question 10

Adjusted Difficulty: In the reaction: Fe + Cu2+ → Fe2+ + Cu, identify the species that functions as the reducing agent.

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Fe

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Cu2+

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Fe2+

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Cu

Question 11

Enhanced Clarity: Among the following halogens, which exhibits the strongest oxidizing power?

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Fluorine (F2)

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Chlorine (Cl2)

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Bromine (Br2)

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Iodine (I2)

Question 12

Precise Language: What is the primary purpose of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

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To maintain electrical neutrality throughout the cell

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To allow electron flow

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To prevent mixing of solutions

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To introduce additional ions into the cell

Question 13

Enhanced Clarity: Which of the following is NOT a potential limitation associated with the use of redox reactions in batteries?

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Exceptionally long lifespan

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Self-discharge over time

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High manufacturing costs

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Environmental concerns

Question 14

Which species is oxidized in the following redox reaction: Cu(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)?

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Cu(s)

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Ag+(aq)

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Cu2+(aq)

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Ag(s)

Question 15

What is the standard reduction potential of the oxygen electrode (O2/H2O) in acidic conditions?

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1.23 V

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0 V

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-1.23 V

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0.7 V

Question 16

Which of the following metals has the highest standard reduction potential?

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Gold

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Copper

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Zinc

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Iron

Question 17

In the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, what is the product formed at the cathode?

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Sodium

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Chlorine

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

Question 18

What is the purpose of a porous barrier in an electrochemical cell?

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To prevent the mixing of solutions

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To allow electrons to flow between the electrodes

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To maintain electrical neutrality

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To provide a source of ions

Question 19

Which of the following reactions involves both oxidation and reduction processes, satisfying the definition of a redox reaction?

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2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl

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CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

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NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl

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C6H12O6 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

Question 20

In the reaction: Fe + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2, which species undergoes oxidation, losing electrons?

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Fe

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HCl

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FeCl2

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H2

Question 21

What is the term for the process in which a substance experiences an increase in its oxidation state?

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Electrolysis

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Neutralization

Question 22

Identify the half-reaction that corresponds to the reduction of copper ions (Cu2+) to form copper atoms (Cu).

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Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu

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Cu → Cu2+ + 2e-

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Cu2+ + e- → Cu+

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Cu+ + e- → Cu

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a redox reaction?

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Conservation of mass

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Transfer of electrons

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Change in oxidation numbers

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Production of heat or light

Question 24

In the reaction: Fe + Cu2+ → Fe2+ + Cu, which species undergoes oxidation?

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Fe

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Cu2+

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Fe2+

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Cu

Question 25

What is the standard electrode potential of the hydrogen electrode?

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By convention, 0 V

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0 V

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1 V

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2 V

Question 26

What is the purpose of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

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To maintain electrical neutrality in the solutions

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To allow electron flow between the electrodes

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To prevent mixing of the solutions

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To increase the emf of the cell

Question 27

What is the Faraday constant?

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The charge carried by 1 mole of electrons

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The number of electrons in 1 mole of a substance

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The potential difference required to reduce 1 mole of a substance

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The current required to electrolyze 1 mole of a substance

Question 28

In redox reactions, what is the primary reason for using half-reactions?

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To balance the electrons transferred in the reaction

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To simplify understanding of the reaction mechanism

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To determine the standard electrode potential

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To predict the specific products of the reaction

Question 29

Which substance is capable of oxidizing other species, accepting electrons in a redox reaction?

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Potassium permanganate

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Hydrogen gas

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Sodium hydroxide

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Sulfuric acid

Question 30

In the redox reaction between zinc and copper(II) sulfate, which species undergoes oxidation?

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Zinc

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Copper(II)

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Sulfate

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Water

Question 31

What is the standard electrode potential of the hydrogen electrode, which serves as the reference in electrochemical measurements?

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0.00 V

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1.00 V

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-1.00 V

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2.00 V

Question 32

What is the primary function of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

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To maintain electrical neutrality by allowing ion flow

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To allow electrons to flow between the electrodes

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To measure the current flowing through the cell

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To provide a source of protons

Question 33

Which of the following metals is commonly extracted from its ore using the electrolytic process?

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Aluminum

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Iron

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Copper

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Gold

Question 34

What is the primary role of a catalyst in a redox reaction?

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To provide an alternative pathway for the reaction with lower activation energy

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To increase the activation energy of the reaction

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To consume the products of the reaction

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To prevent the reaction from occurring

Question 35

In the reaction between iron (Fe) and copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4), which species undergoes oxidation?

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Iron (Fe)

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Copper (Cu)

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Sulfate (SO4)

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Water (H2O)

Question 36

What is the value of the standard electrode potential for the hydrogen electrode?

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0.00 V

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-0.76 V

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0.76 V

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1.00 V

Question 37

Which of the following electrochemical reactions is spontaneous?

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The discharging of a battery

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The electrolysis of water

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The charging of a battery

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The reaction of sodium with chlorine gas

Question 38

What is the primary function of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

Accepted Answer

To maintain electrical neutrality in the cell

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To allow the flow of electrons between the electrodes

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To prevent the mixing of solutions in the half-cells

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To act as a catalyst for the reaction

Question 39

Which of the following accurately defines a reducing agent?

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A substance that donates electrons in a redox reaction.

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A substance that gains oxygen in a redox reaction.

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A substance that loses hydrogen in a redox reaction.

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A substance that accepts protons in a redox reaction.

Question 40

Which of the following substances is classified as a strong electrolyte?

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NaCl

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C₆H₁₂O₆

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NH₃

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CH₃OH

Question 41

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

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0.00 V

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1.00 V

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-1.00 V

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0.50 V

Question 42

What is the primary function of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

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To maintain electrical neutrality by allowing the movement of ions between the solutions in the half-cells.

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To prevent the mixing of solutions in the half-cells.

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To allow the flow of electrons between the half-cells.

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To transfer heat between the half-cells.

Question 43

What is the purpose of using an inert electrode in an electrochemical cell?

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To conduct electricity without participating in the electrochemical reaction.

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To provide a surface for the electrochemical reaction to take place.

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To generate a potential difference between the electrodes.

Question 44

In the half-reaction Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ → Cu(s), what is the oxidation number of copper in the solid copper product, Cu(s)?

Accepted Answer

0

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+1

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+2

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-2

Question 45

During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride (NaCl), what is produced at the anode?

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Chlorine gas (Cl₂)

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Oxygen gas (O₂)

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Sodium metal (Na)

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Hydrogen gas (H₂)

Question 46

Which of the following is the balanced redox equation for the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid?

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Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

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2Zn(s) + HCl(aq) → Zn₂Cl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

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Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl₃(aq) + H₂(g)

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Zn(s) + HCl(aq) → ZnCl(aq) + H₂(g)

Question 47

In an electrolytic cell, where does the reduction process occur?

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Cathode

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Salt bridge

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Anode

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Electrolyte

Question 48

What is the overall cell reaction for the electrochemical cell represented by Pt(s) | H₂(g) | H⁺(aq) || Cu²⁺(aq) | Cu(s)?

Accepted Answer

H₂(g) + Cu²⁺(aq) → 2H⁺(aq) + Cu(s)

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Cu²⁺(aq) + H₂(g) → Cu(s) + 2H⁺(aq)

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Cu(s) + 2H⁺(aq) → Cu²⁺(aq) + H₂(g)

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2H⁺(aq) + Cu(s) → H₂(g) + Cu²⁺(aq)