Unit 4 - Practice Quiz

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1 Which of the following expressions correctly represents the specific conductance ()?

A.
B.
C.
D.

2 What is the SI unit of molar conductivity ()?

A.
B.
C.
D.

3 Upon dilution, the specific conductance () of an electrolyte solution:

A. First increases then decreases
B. Remains constant
C. Decreases
D. Increases

4 The quantity in conductivity measurements is known as:

A. Equivalent constant
B. Specific resistance
C. Cell constant
D. Molar constant

5 If the resistance of a 0.1 M KCl solution in a cell is and the cell constant is , what is the specific conductance?

A.
B.
C.
D.

6 In a Galvanic cell, the anode is the electrode where:

A. Oxidation occurs and it is the negative pole
B. Reduction occurs and it is the positive pole
C. Oxidation occurs and it is the positive pole
D. Reduction occurs and it is the negative pole

7 Which of the following statements about the Salt Bridge is incorrect?

A. It increases the liquid junction potential
B. It maintains electrical neutrality of the two half-cells
C. It prevents the physical mixing of the two solutions
D. It connects the two half-cell solutions

8 The relationship between molar conductance () and specific conductance () when concentration is in and is in is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

9 A cell in which electrical energy is converted into chemical energy is called a(n):

A. Reversible cell
B. Electrolytic cell
C. Galvanic cell
D. Fuel cell

10 According to the Nernst solution pressure theory, the tendency of a metal to pass into solution as ions is opposed by:

A. Vapor pressure of the metal
B. Osmotic pressure of ions in solution
C. Atmospheric pressure
D. Electromotive force

11 The Electrical Double Layer (Helmholtz Double Layer) is formed at:

A. The junction of the salt bridge
B. The interface between the electrode surface and the electrolyte
C. The outer circuit copper wire
D. The bottom of the electrolytic tank

12 For the reaction , the Nernst equation for cell EMF at 298 K is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

13 Which of the following conditions represents a Reversible Cell?

A. If an opposing EMF exactly equal to the cell EMF is applied, no current flows and no reaction occurs.
B. The internal resistance is zero.
C. If the external EMF is slightly greater, the current flows in the same direction.
D. The cell involves evolution of gases that escape.

14 The standard electrode potential of the Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE) is arbitrarily taken as:

A. -1.0 V
B. 1.0 V
C. 0.1 V
D. 0.0 V

15 In the electrochemical series, elements are arranged in increasing order of their:

A. Atomic weights
B. Specific conductance
C. Standard reduction potentials
D. Oxidation potentials

16 If is positive, the cell reaction is:

A. Non-spontaneous
B. At equilibrium
C. Undefined
D. Spontaneous

17 Calculate the cell EMF for given .

A. 1.13 V
B. 1.07 V
C. 1.00 V
D. 1.10 V

18 The relationship between Standard Gibbs Free Energy change and Standard EMF is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

19 Which metal will displace Hydrogen from dilute acids?

A. Copper ()
B. Silver ()
C. Gold ()
D. Zinc ()

20 The specific conductance of a 0.01 M solution is . Calculate its molar conductance.

A.
B.
C.
D.

21 Which equation represents the temperature coefficient of the EMF?

A.
B.
C.
D.

22 The entropy change of a cell reaction is given by:

A.
B.
C.
D.

23 The cell constant is usually determined by measuring the resistance of a standard solution of:

A. KCl
B. HCl
C. CuSO
D. NaCl

24 For a concentration cell (e.g., ), the standard EMF () is:

A. Dependent on and
B. Zero
C. Negative
D. Positive

25 In the Nernst equation, the value of the factor at (298 K) is approximately:

A. 0.0591
B. 0.0295
C. 96500
D. 8.314

26 If the specific conductance of a solution is and the volume containing 1 gram equivalent of the electrolyte is , then the equivalent conductance is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

27 Which of the following represents the correct IUPAC cell representation for the Daniel Cell?

A.
B.
C.
D.

28 In an electrochemical cell, electrons flow in the external circuit from:

A. Anode to Cathode
B. Cathode to Anode
C. Salt bridge to Anode
D. Solution to Electrode

29 The enthalpy change () of a cell reaction can be calculated using:

A.
B.
C.
D.

30 Measurement of Cell EMF is accurately done using:

A. A Galvanometer
B. A Voltmeter
C. A Potentiometer
D. An Ammeter

31 The unit of Specific Resistance (Resistivity, ) is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

32 Strong electrolytes differ from weak electrolytes because strong electrolytes:

A. Conduct electricity only in fused state
B. Are almost completely dissociated in solution
C. Do not conduct electricity
D. Have lower molar conductivity at infinite dilution

33 For the electrode reaction , the Nernst equation for the electrode potential () is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

34 Which of the following is an example of an Irreversible Cell?

A. Zinc-Silver Cell
B. Weston Standard Cell
C. Daniel Cell
D. Zn | HSO | Cu

35 Calculate the equilibrium constant for a reaction at 298 K if and .

A.
B. $1.0$
C.
D.

36 The limiting molar conductivity is defined as:

A. Molar conductivity at 1 M concentration
B. Conductivity of the pure metal
C. Molar conductivity at saturation
D. Molar conductivity at infinite dilution

37 Which ion has the highest mobility in aqueous solution?

A.
B.
C.
D.

38 In a Nernst equation calculation, if the concentration of the product ions increases, the EMF of the cell:

A. Remains constant
B. Increases
C. Becomes zero
D. Decreases

39 Which of the following does NOT affect the value of the single electrode potential?

A. Temperature
B. Concentration of ions
C. Nature of the metal
D. Size of the electrode plate

40 A cell has . The distance between plates is 2 cm and area is 4 cm. Calculate .

A.
B.
C.
D.

41 The variation of molar conductance with concentration for strong electrolytes is given by:

A. Kohlrausch's Law
B. Faraday's Law
C. Ostwald's Dilution Law
D. Debye-Huckel-Onsager equation

42 Calculate for a reaction where and . ()

A.
B.
C.
D.

43 In the Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE), hydrogen gas is bubbled at a pressure of:

A. 1 atm
B. Vacuum
C. 0.1 atm
D. 10 atm

44 Which thermodynamic parameter determines the maximum electrical work a cell can perform?

A.
B.
C.
D.

45 The electrolyte used in a salt bridge is usually:

A. Dilute HSO
B. Solid NaCl
C. Agar-agar jelly saturated with KCl or KNO
D. Distilled water

46 If the temperature coefficient is zero, then:

A.
B.
C.
D.

47 Which is the strongest oxidizing agent among the following?

A.
B.
C.
D.

48 The conductivity of a solution depends on:

A. Mobility of ions
B. Temperature
C. Number of ions present
D. All of the above

49 In a concentration cell represented by , the cell reaction is spontaneous if:

A.
B. Always spontaneous
C.
D.

50 What is the cell EMF for a reaction in equilibrium?

A. Equal to
B. Equal to
C. Equal to 1 V
D. Equal to 0 V