Separate the redox reaction into its component half reactions. O2 + 2Cu => 2CuO |
Oxidation: Cu(s) => Cu2+(aq) + 2e- Reduction: O2(g)+2e- => 2O2-(aq) |
the element with the higher reduction potential acts as the strong ____ agent. |
oxidizing |
the element with the lower reduction potential acts as the strong ____ agent. |
reducing |
Which of the following reagents would oxidize r to Cr3+, but not Fe to Fe3+? Br- (EoBr-/Br2 = 1.09V) *EoCr/Cr3+ = -0.74) |
Co2+, Co |
Which of he following reagents would oxidize Ag to Ag+, but not F- to F2? Ca (EoCa/Ca2+ = -2.87V) *EoAg/Ag+ = 0.80V |
Br-, Br2 |
define Cell Potential (Ecell) |
measure of potential difference in Volts (V) between two half cells in an electrochemical cell; The potential difference is caused by the ability of electrons to flow from one half cell to the other, electrons are able to move between electrodes because the chemical reaction is a redox reaction. |
Formula for Ecell |
Eocell = (Ered Anode V) – (Ered Cathode V) |
Based on the sign of the Ecell, classify the reaction as spontaneous/nonspontaneous as written (assume std conditions) Pb+2(aw) + H2(g) => Pb(s) + 2H+(aq) Reduction Rxn: Pb2+ (aq) + 2e- => Pb(s) Oxidation Rxn: H2(g) => 2H+(aq) + 2e- |
Nonspontaneous (-0.126V – 0.000V = -0.126 V) |
Based on the sign of the Ecell, classify the reaction as spontaneous/nonspontaneous as written (assume std conditions) Al+3(aq) + 3Na(s) => Al(s) + 3Na+(aq) Reduction Rxn: Al+3(aq) + 3e- => Al(s) Oxidation Rxn: Na(s) => Na+(aq) +e- |
Spontaneous (-1.66V – -2.71V = 1.05V) |
Based on the sign of the Ecell, classify the reaction as spontaneous/nonspontaneous as written (assume std conditions) (i = iodine) i2(s) + Cu(s) => 2i-(aq) + Cu+2(aq) Reduction Rxn: i2(s) + 2e- => 2i- Oxidation Rxn: Cu(s) => Cu+2(aq) + 2e- |
Spontaneous (0.54V – 0.34V=0.20V) |
A positive value for E°cell indicates a _____ reaction. Calculate E°cell for each reaction. (Keep in mind that the coefficients in the overall reaction do not affect the cell potential.) |
spontaneous |
Write the half-reactions as they occur at each electrode and the net cell reaction for this electrochemical cell containing copper and silver: Anode: |
Anode: Cu => Cu+2 +2e- Cathode: Ag+ + e- =>Ag Net Rxn: Cu + 2Ag+ => Cu+2 + 2Ag |
Calculate the standard free-energy change for the following reaction at 25 °C. 2Au3+(aq) + 3Zn(s) <=> 2Au(s) + 3 Zn+2(aq) Anode/Reduction: Au+3(aq) + 3e- <=> Au(s) deltaG = -nFEcell <b>F = 96485J/V</b>mol e- |
-1307 kJ |
Give the formula for gibbs energy (deltaG) |
deltaG = -nFEcell |
What does F stand for in the gibbs energy equation |
F = 96485J/V*mol e- |
When K<1, Ecell is ____ and deltaG is ____. |
neg, pos |
When K = 1, Ecell is ____ and delta G is ____. |
0, 0 |
When K>1, Ecell is _____ and delta G is _____. |
pos, neg |
For the following reaction Cr(s)+Sn+2(aq)<–>Cr+2(aq)+Sn(s) Which element is probably being oxidized? At which node? |
Cr, anode |
For the following reaction Cr(s)+Sn+2(aq)<–>Cr+2(aq)+Sn(s) Which element is probably being reduced? At which node? |
Sn+2, cathode |
Eo cell = Eo______ – Eo_______ |
cathode, anode |
In the Nernst Equation: What is Q? |
Q = [C]^c*[D]^c / [A]^a[B]^b (cathode/anode) |
In the Nernst Equation: What is Eo? |
Eo = Cell Standard Potential |
In the Nernst Equation: What is R? |
R =Gas Constant = 8.314J/Kmol |
In the Nernst Equation: What is T? |
T = temp in K |
In the Nernst Equation: What is F? |
F = Faraday Constant = 96485 C/mol |
In the Nernst Equation: What is n? |
n = # of mols |
What is a concentration cell? |
A cell holding one type of element that produces a voltage because of the two different concentrations of that element as ion(s) |
How can concentration cells produce energy if only one type of element + its ion are present? |
The element and its ion are at different concentrations, creating a potential difference |
For the reaction: Which is the product and reactant at the CATHODE end? |
Zn+2, Zn |
The voltage generated by the zinc concentration cell described by, |
0.439M ( 19.0×10^-3=0-[(8.314)(25.0+273.15)/(2)(96480)]ln(0.100/?M) ) |
Define sacrificial anode/cathodic protection |
a metal used to protect the metal from corosion, is more active (i.e. has more neg reduction protential) than the metal being protected |
What is the reduction potential of H2O? |
-1.78 |
Group ___ elements (eg: lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium and caesium) react with water |
1 |
Which of the following metals would act as a sacrificial anode/cathodic protection for iron? Cr (Ered(Cr+3/Cr)= -0.740V) (Ered(Fe+2/Fe)=-0.440V) |
Cr, Mg, Na |
Despite its ability to act as a sacrificial anode for iron, which metal\’s reactivity with water makes it unsuitable to attach to the hull of a steel ship? Pb |
Na (it’s the only G1 element |
define electrolysis |
the decomposition of a substance, either in the molten state or in an electrolyte soln, by means of electric current |
_____ ___ = charge(C)/Faraday Constant(C/mol) |
mols e- |
_______ = Current(A)*Time(sec) |
charge |
give the formula for charge |
charge =current(A)*time(sec) |
Gallium is produced by the electrolysis of a solution obtained by dissolving gallium oxide in concentrated NaOH(aq). Calculate the amount of Ga(s) that can be deposited from a Ga(III) solution by a current of 0.330 A that flows for 90.0 min. Use the formulas: Molar Mass of Ga = 69.72g/mol |
0.429g Ga |
Electrons are transfered in ____ ____ reactions |
ozidation reduction |
Reduction is the _______ of electrons |
gain |
Oxidation is the ______ of electrons |
loss |
A ____ bridge maintains electrical contact between two half cells |
salt |
A ___ ______ is a symbolic way to show cell components |
cell diagram |
An anode is where ____ occurs, |
oxidation |
A cathode is where _____ occurs |
reduction |
The ____ is on the left in a cell diagram |
anode |
The _____ available in a cell = -nFEcell |
work |
_______ = -nFEdegcell |
DeltaGdeg |
When Ecell is > 0 the reaction is _______ |
spontaneous |
When Ecell = 0 is the reaction is at _____ |
equilibrium |
______ a cell reaction changes the sign of Ecell |
Reversing |
Calculate the Ksp of lead iodide from the following standard electrode potentials, at 25degC: 2e- + PbI2(s) -> Pb(s) + 2I-(aq) Edeg=-0.365V |
… |
Electromotive force (emf), or cell potential, is represented by the symbol _____ |
Ecell |
Define electrode potential |
potential difference between electrode and solution; the difference between the charge on an electrode and the charge in the solution |
Calculate the Ksp for AgI. Ecell is 0.417V. |
8.3*10^-17 ( in saturated AgI solution, the concentrations of Ag+ and I- are equal Ksp = [Ag+][I-] = (9.110^-9M)(9.110^-9M) = 8.310^-17) |
Calculate the Ksp of lead iodide from the following standard electrode potentials, at 25 °C: A) 8 × 10 -9 |
a |
A concentration cell consists of half cells with identical ________ but different ____ __________. |
electrodes, ion concentrations |
The cell reactions of _______ batteries cannot be reversed. |
primary |
The cell reactions of ______ batteries can be reversed. |
secondary |
Cells be joined in series to increase the total ______ |
voltage |
T/F a primary batter cannot be recharged |
T |
1 mole of Hydrogen ions will have a positive charge of ____ faraday |
1 |
In the electrolysis of a chloride solution, one Faraday of charge will release ______ g of a Cl- solution |
35.45 |
One mole of electrons has a charge of ___ Faraday |
1 |
One mole of H2 gas requires __ Faradays. |
2 |
What is the difference between a voltaic (galvanic) cell and an electrolytic cell? |
A Voltaic (galvanic) cell uses chemical change to produce electricity. An electrochemical cell uses electricity to produce a nonspontaneous reaction driven by electrolysis. |
An electrolyic cell applies elecric energy by a process called _____. This process uses electricity to produce a nonspontaneous reaction. |
electrolysis |
1 mol e- = ______C = 1 Faraday |
96485 |
An electrolysis is carried out by passing an electric current through a solution of copper sulfate using inert electrodes. This causes: A) Cu to plate out on the negative electrode |
a |
Write the net redox reaction that occurs in the galvanic cell. Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq) (1.00 M) || Pb2+(aq) (1.00 M)|Pb(s) A) Pb(s) + Zn(s) -> Pb2+(aq) + Zn2+(aq) + 4 e- |
d |
For the reaction: Mg(s) + AgNO3(aq) Ag(s) + Mg(NO3)2(aq) A) 1.556 V |
C (Eocell = Eo(Ag+/Ag) – Eo(Mg+2/Mg) =(0.800) – (-2.356V) =3.156V) |
Determine E°cell for the reaction: I2 + Cu | 2 I- + Cu2+, the half reactions are: A) 0.730 V |
d (Eocell = Eo(I2/I-) – Eo(Cu+2/Cu) =0.535V – 0.340V =0.195V) |
The following galvanic cell has a measured cell potential E°cell = 0.646 V. A) +0.154 V |
A |
What is the cell diagram for the spontaneous cell involving the Fe3+ | Fe2 + (0.771V) half cell and the Zn2+ | Zn (-0.763 V) half cell? A) Fe2+(aq) | Fe3+(aq) || Zn2+(aq) | Zn(s) |
C |
What is the cell reaction of the spontaneous cell made from the Zn/Zn2+ (0.76 V) and 2Br-/Br2 ( -1.07 V) half cells? A) 2 Br- + Zn2+ -> Zn + Br2 |
B |
The net reaction in a voltaic cell with E°cell = +0.726 V is, A) -210 kJ |
E ( Overall Rxn: 2 Fe3+(aq) + 3 Zn(s) 2 Fe(s) + 3 Zn2+(aq Oxidation: 3Zn -> 3Zn+2 + 6e- Reduction: 2Fe+3 + 6e- -> 2Fe mols. e- transferred: n = 6 Faraday Constant: F = 96485C/mol Eo(cell) = +0.726V DeltaGo = -nFEo(cell) =-(6mol)(96485C/mol)(0.726V) =-420288.7 J/mol =-420 kj/mol) |
The standard free energy change for the following voltaic cell is ∆G° = -89.3 kJ at 25°C. What is E°cell? Cu(s) | Cu2+(aq) || Ag+(aq) | Ag (s) A) +0.463 V |
A ( Oxidation: Cu -> Cu+2 + 2e- Reduction: {Ag+ +1e- -> Ag }*2 Mols e- transferred: n=2 Faraday Constant: F = 96485 C/mol DeltaGo = -89.3kJ = -89300J DeltaGo = -nFEo(cell) (-89300J) = -(2)(96485C/mol)(Eo(cell)) Eo(cell) = +0.463V |
What is Keq at 25°C of the spontaneous cell made from Ag+/Ag (0.80 V) and Cl2/Cl- (1.36 V) half cells? A) 1073 |
D |
Find Ecell for the following voltaic cell at 25°C: A) 1.372 V |
D |
What is the [H+] in a concentration cell at 25°C if the cell potential is 0.0451 V and cell diagram: Pt | H2 (g, 1 atm), H+ (? M)|| H+ (1 M) | H2 (g, 1 atm) |Pt A) 0.51 M |
C |
Calculate the mass of I2 produced at the anode if a current of 2.85 A is passed through a solution of KI for 56 minutes. A) 0.42 g |
C (2I—->I2+2e- 2.85A56min(60s/min)=9.576*10^3C 9.57610^3C+(1mole e-/96485C)(1mol I2/2mole-)*(245g I2/1mol I2)= 12.59 I2) |
The cathode is on the ______ in a cell diagram |
right |
Oxidation occurs at the _____. |
Anode |
Reduction occurs at the ______. |
cathode |
Choose the correct statement. a. a concentration cell consists of half cells with identical electrodes but different ion concentrations |
d |
A concentration cell consists of half cells with identical _____ but different __ __________. |
electrodes, ion concentrations |
The cell reaction for a ______ battery can be reversed. |
secondary |
Cells can be joined in series to increase the total _____. |
voltage |
_____(C) = current(c/s)*time(s) |
Charge |
1 ampere =____ |
C/s |
The boundary between half-cell compartments, commonly a salt bride, is represented by a ___ ___ ___. Different species within the same solution are separated from each other by a ___. |
double vertical line, comma |
The properly connected combination of two half-cells is called an __________ ____. |
electrochemical cell |
The ____ _____/______________ (emf)/______ ________ is the potential difference between the half cells. |
cell voltage/electromotive force/cell potential |
An electrode is often a strip of _______. |
metal |
An electrode in a solution of its ions is a _____ _______. |
half cell |
define half cell |
an electrode in a solution of its ions |
the cell voltage/electromotive force (emf)/cell potential is the ______ __________ between the half cells. |
cell potential |
What is the cell reaction of the spontaneous cell made from the Zn+2/Zn and Cl2/Cl- ? |
Zn+2 + Cl- -> Cl2 + Zn |
Corrosion of _____ is an oxidation reduction process |
metals |
Metals can be protected by ______ _______ |
cathodic protection |
Cathodic protection is attaching a more _____ metal to the protected metal. |
active |
In cathodic protection, the active metal is called a _____ _______. |
sacrificial anode |
Give the general calculation for determining the moles of electrons involved in an electrolysis reaction. |
mol e- = current(C/s)time(s)1mol e-/96485C |
one mole of electrons has a charge of ______ |
96485C |
Write the net redox reaction that occurs in the following galvanic cell. Ti / Ti+3 // Se-2 / Se |
2Ti + 3Se -> 2Ti+3 + 3Se-2 |
Determine the Eocell for the reaction: Pb+2 + Zn -> Pb + Zn+2, the half reactions are: |
0.888V (Eocell = Eo(Ox) + Eo(Red) Eocell = (0.763V) + (-0.125V) Eocell = 0.638V) |
The following galvanic cell has a measured cell potential Eocell = 0.646V. Pt / Sn+4(aq) , Sn+2(aq) // Ag+(aq) / Ag(s) Given that the standard reduction potential for the reduction of Ag+ to Ag(s) is +0.800 V, what is the standard reduction potential for the Sn+4/Sn+2 half-reaction? |
+0.154 V (Eocell = Eo(Ox) + Eo(Red) (0.646V) = Eo(Ox) + (+0.800V) Eo(Ox) = -0.154V) |
Will magnesium metal displace Al3+ ion from an aqueous solution? Mg2+(aq) + 2 e- Mg(s) E° = -2.356 V A) No, the system is at equilibrium. |
E (Eocell = Eo(Ox) + Eo(Red) Eocell = (2.356V) + (-1.676V) Eocell = 0.680V reverse the Eo for Al) |
Determine E°cell for the reaction: 2 Al + 3 Zn2+ 2 Al3+ + 3 Zn. |
A |
9) What is the cell diagram for the spontaneous cell involving the Fe3+ / Fe2+ (0.771V) half cell and the Zn2+ / Zn (-0.763 V) half cell? A) Fe2+(aq) / Fe3+(aq) // Zn2+(aq) / Zn(s) |
B |
What is the cell diagram for the spontaneous cell involving the Fe3+ A Fe2+ (0.771V) half cell and the Zn2+ A Zn (-0.763 V) half cell? A) Fe2+(aq) A Fe3+(aq) ? Zn2+(aq) A Zn(s) |
B |
What is the cell diagram for the spontaneous cell involving the Cl2 / Cl- (1.358V) and the Sn+2 / Sn (-0.137V) half cells? |
Cl2(g) / Cl-(aq) // Sn+2(aq) / Sn(s) |
What is the cell diagram for the spontaneous cell involving the Cl2 / Cl (1.358 V) and the Sn2+ / Sn (-0.137V) half cells in STP condition? A) Pt A Cl2(g) / Cl(aq) // Sn2+(aq) / Sn(s) |
C |
Determine E°cell for the reaction: The half reactions are: A) 1.227 V |
D (Eocell = Eo(reduction half-cell) – Eo(oxidation half-cell) ignore the moles of electrons! Eocell = |
In a cell diagram, the components to the left of the two vertical lines comprise the ________ reaction, while the components to the right of the two vertical lines comprise the _________ reaction. |
oxidation, reduction |
Consider the cell: Ni+21/Ni: Eo= -0.257 The measured potential of the cell is 0.612V. What is [Ni+2] at 25degC? |
0.05M (Ni +Cu2+ –>Ni2+ + Cu…… (no. of electrons transferred =z=2) (A)Eocell=0.257+0.34= 0.597 (B)Ecell=Eocell-(0.059/z)x(log[Ni2+]/[Cu2+]) 0.612=0.597-(0.059/2)xlog([Ni2+]/0.136) -0.508+log(0.136)=log([Ni2+]=-1.374 [Ni2+]=0.042 M) |
A solution of AuCl3 is electrolyzed by passing 85.0 A of current for 17.6 min. What mass of gold plates out? A. 61.1g |
A ([17.6min][60sec/1min][85.0C/1sec][1mol e-/96485C][1mol/96485C][1mol Au/3mol e-][186.967g/1mol Au] = 58.0g close enough lol) |
Anions flow through the salt bridge into the _______- compartment while cations flow into |
anode, cathode |
The anode of a voltaic cell is __________ (like an anion), and the cathode is ________ (like a |
negative, positive |
Given the following half-reactions occurring in the silver-zinc hearing aid battery, calculate the deltaGo at 25degC of this battery. ZnO(s) + H2O(l) + 2e- —> Zn(s) + 2OH- Eo = -1.260V |
-290 kJ (The element with the lower reduction potential acts as a strong reducing agent. A reducing agent is oxidized. The element with a higher reduction potential acts as a strong oxidizing agent. An oxidizing agent is reduced. DeltaGo = -zFEocell DeltaGo = -(2)(96500)(0.243-[-1.260]) Delta Go = -290000J Delta Go = -290 kJ) |
What is the [H+] in a concentration cell at 25degC if the cell potential is 00451 V and the cell diagram is: Pt / H2 (g, 1atm) / H+ (?M) // H+(1M) / H2 (g, 1atm) / Pt 2H+(aq) + 2e- —> H2(g) Eo = 0.V |
… |
A solution of AuCl3 is electrolyzed by passing 85.0 A of current for 17.6 min. What mass of gold plates out? A. 61.1g |
c |
A 0.235 g sample of an alloy containing lead is dissolved in nitric acid to produce an aqueous solution of lead (II) ions. This acidic solution is titrated with a 0.0123 M solution of potassium permanganate, foming lead (IV) and manganese (II) ions. If the titration requires 14.36 mL of the potassium permanganate to reach the equivalence point, a. How many moles of permanganate were used? b. How many moles of lead ions were titrated? c. How many grams of lead are present? d. What is the percent lead by mass in the alloy? |
(Reaction of Lead (Pb) with nitric goes by the equation Pb(s) + 4HNO3(aq) —–> Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2H2O(l) + 2NO2(g) 14.26 mL of KMnO4 solution having concentration of 0.0123 M was used So the moles of KMnO4 used were 0.175 mmoles of KMnO4 were used As per the data provided Lead gets converted to Pb(IV) and Manganese gets reduced to Mn(II) In KMnO4 Mn is in +7 state So the equation with formal oxidation state would be Pb2+ —> Pb4+ + 2e- Mn7+ + 5e- —-> Mn2+ balancing is possible when we multiply 1st reaction with 5 and second reaction with 2 So we get 5 moles of Pb2+ reacts with 2 moles on Mn7+ Since 0.175 mmoles of KMnO4 were used we get 0.4375 mmoles of lead ions were titrated. Lead Atomic mass = 207 So lead present in the alloy is 0.4375 mmol or 0.0905 g of lead. Percentage lead by mass is 38.5 %.) |
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