Electrochemistry

Q. In a concentration cell, the potential difference arises due to:
  • A. Different temperatures
  • B. Different concentrations
  • C. Different pressures
  • D. Different materials
Q. In a Daniell cell, which metal is oxidized?
  • A. Copper
  • B. Zinc
  • C. Lead
  • D. Silver
Q. In a galvanic cell, the anode is where:
  • A. Reduction occurs
  • B. Oxidation occurs
  • C. Electrons are gained
  • D. The salt bridge is located
Q. In electrochemistry, what does the term 'reduction' refer to?
  • A. Loss of electrons
  • B. Gain of electrons
  • C. Loss of protons
  • D. Gain of protons
Q. What is the effect of increasing temperature on the cell potential according to the Nernst equation?
  • A. Increases cell potential
  • B. Decreases cell potential
  • C. No effect
  • D. Depends on the reaction
Q. What is the effect of increasing temperature on the cell potential?
  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains constant
  • D. Depends on the reaction
Q. What is the main function of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
  • A. To provide a path for electrons
  • B. To maintain charge balance
  • C. To increase voltage
  • D. To decrease resistance
Q. What is the Nernst equation used for?
  • A. Calculating pH
  • B. Determining cell potential
  • C. Finding molarity
  • D. Measuring temperature
Q. What is the primary function of a cathode in an electrochemical cell?
  • A. To oxidize species
  • B. To reduce species
  • C. To provide electrons
  • D. To balance charge
Q. What is the primary function of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
  • A. To provide a path for electrons
  • B. To maintain charge balance
  • C. To increase voltage
  • D. To decrease resistance
Q. What is the primary reaction occurring in a lead-acid battery during discharge?
  • A. Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4 → 2PbSO4 + 2H2O
  • B. PbSO4 + 2H2O → Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4
  • C. 2Pb + 2H2SO4 → 2PbSO4 + H2
  • D. PbO2 + 2H2SO4 → Pb + 2H2O + O2
Q. What is the role of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
  • A. To provide a pathway for electrons
  • B. To maintain charge balance
  • C. To increase voltage
  • D. To decrease resistance
Q. What is the role of the cathode in an electrochemical cell?
  • A. Oxidation occurs
  • B. Reduction occurs
  • C. Electrons are lost
  • D. Ions are produced
Q. What is the standard electrode potential of the hydrogen electrode?
  • A. 0.00 V
  • B. 0.34 V
  • C. 1.23 V
  • D. 0.76 V
Q. What is the unit of electric charge?
  • A. Volt
  • B. Ampere
  • C. Coulomb
  • D. Ohm
Q. What is the unit of electrical charge?
  • A. Volt
  • B. Ampere
  • C. Coulomb
  • D. Ohm
Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of a fuel cell?
  • A. Produces heat
  • B. Converts chemical energy directly to electrical energy
  • C. Requires combustion
  • D. Is a type of battery
Q. Which of the following is a primary cell?
  • A. Lead-acid battery
  • B. Nickel-cadmium battery
  • C. Zinc-carbon battery
  • D. Lithium-ion battery
Q. Which of the following metals can be used as an anode in a Daniell cell?
  • A. Copper
  • B. Zinc
  • C. Silver
  • D. Lead
Q. Which of the following metals can be used as an anode in electrolysis?
  • A. Copper
  • B. Gold
  • C. Aluminum
  • D. Silver
Q. Which of the following metals cannot be used as an anode in a galvanic cell?
  • A. Zinc
  • B. Copper
  • C. Lead
  • D. Silver
Q. Which of the following statements is true about electrolysis?
  • A. It requires a spontaneous reaction
  • B. It is an endothermic process
  • C. It involves the decomposition of a compound
  • D. It occurs in a galvanic cell
Q. Which of the following statements is true about electrolytic cells?
  • A. They produce electrical energy
  • B. They require an external power source
  • C. They operate spontaneously
  • D. They are always exothermic
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