Chapter 21: Electrochemistry
Explorer Quiz



1.  

Which of the following is an appropriate cell diagram?



2.  

Which of the following can be used to determine G?

a. G = G° + ln Q
b. G = -nFEcell
c. G = H - TS



3.  

Which of the following would represent a spontaneous process under standard conditions?



4.  

Write an equation for the cell reaction that occurs in this voltaic cell.

Cu(s)|Cu2+(aq,0.010 M) | Cu2+(aq,0.10 M) | Cu(s)



5.  

Which of the following indicates that a cell is spontaneous at nonstandard conditions?



6.  

Which of the following can be done to make a battery with a larger voltage?

a. increase the size of the anode
b. increase the size of the cathode
c. place several cells in a series
d. use different materials



7.  

What is involved in corrosion?



8.  

Which of the following includes all examples of electrolysis?

a. a voltaic cell
b. recharging a battery
c. electroplating
d. corrosion



9.  

In a zinc-lead cell the reaction is:

Pb2+ + Zn -> Pb° + Zn2+, E° = 0.637 volts

Which of the following statements about this cell is false?



10.  

For the following reaction:

2 Al + 3 Ni2+ -> 2 Al3+ + 3 Ni, E° = 1.4100 volts

What would be the cell potential, in volts, as calculated from the Nernst equation if [Ni2+] = 0.020 M, [Al3+] = 3.60 M?

Note: answer choices in this exercise are randomized.

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