Answer Key
Answer Key
Answer Key
1.
Galvanic cell
2.
Mg--------
Mg2+
+ 2 e-
Standard electrode potential (Eo): The measure of tendency of an electrode to lose or gain
electrons, when it is contact with a solution of its own salt of 1 molar concentration at 25o C is
known as standard electrode potential.
4.
A standard cell is one which is capable of giving constant and reproducible e.m.f., and has a
negligible temperature-coefficient of the e.m.f.
5.
Li is a better reducing agent; Li has lower standard reduction potential than Na.
Li undergoes oxidation easily than Na and releases electrons for reduction more readily.
6.
Construct a cell with Fe and Mg at standard conditions and calculate the emf
developed. (EFe/Fe2+ = +0.44 V and EMg2+/Mg = -2.37 V)
Mg/ Mg 2+ // Ag+/Ag
Eo cell = Eo c - Eo a
Eo cell = -0.44+2.37 =1.93 V
7.
Emf of Daniel cell is 1.08 V at 25 C. Calculate the free energy change associated
with it.
PART B
A cell is formed by dipping Zn rod in 0.1M Zn2+ solution and Ag rod in
0.0M Ag+ solution. The standard reduction potentials of Zn and Ag are and
+0.80V
calculate
the
respectively.
emf
of
the
Write
cell.
the
cell
Also
find
representation,
the
cell
equilibrium
0.76V
reactions
constant
for
and
the
reaction.........(1+2+3+2)
-------- Zn2+ +
------------- 1 mark
Ag
------------ 2 marks
------------- 1 mark
-------------- 2 marks
--------------- 2 marks
The metals on the top with ve reduction pot. Can more easily undergo oxidation & act as
anode.
While the metals at the bottom with +ve reduction. Pot. has great tendency to undergo
reduction & act as cathode
Salt bridge is written in between these two electrodes with in the double line
Zn2+ (aq) + 2 e
Cathodic reaction:
Cu2+ (aq) + 2 e -
Cu (s)
Zn 2+ (aq) + Cu (s)
(Keqm)
Go = - nFEo
Keqm :
Go = - RT ln Keqm
- nFEo = - RT ln Keqm
Eo = __RT_ 2.303 log Keqm
nF
log Keqm = nEo / 0.0592
at 25o C
ZnSO4 + H2
The metal with +ve potential will not displace H2 from an acid solution
Ag + H2SO4
no reactn
8. Corrosion tendency of M:
The metals higher in the series are anodic or more reactive and they are more prone to corrosion.
The metals lower in the series are noble metals and they are less prone to corrosion.