Conductance in electrolytic solutions, Kohlrausch's law, electrochemical cells, electrode potentials, Nernst equation, relationship between cell potential and Gibbs energy - One Line Questions
1.
At 298 K, if E°cell is 0.1 V, the equilibrium constant K for the cell reaction will be approximately: —
10^10
2.
Standard electrode potential (E°) is measured at: —
298 K temperature, 1 atm pressure, and 1 M concentration
3.
In electrolysis, the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the external battery is called the: —
Cathode
4.
In an electrochemical cell, reduction occurs at the: —
Cathode
5.
Which of the following is a typical application of Kohlrausch's law? —
Determining solubility product
6.
In electrolysis, the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the external battery is called the: —
Anode
7.
In an electrochemical cell, oxidation occurs at the: —
Anode
8.
Kohlrausch's law states that the molar conductivity of an electrolyte at infinite dilution is the sum of the contributions of its: —
Cations and anions
9.
The molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte approaches a finite value at infinite dilution due to: —
Complete dissociation
10.
The electrode potential of a half-cell depends on: —
All of the above
11.
The Nernst equation can be used to calculate the electrode potential under non-standard conditions, specifically when: —
Any of the above
12.
At 298 K, the Nernst equation can be simplified to: —
E = E° - (0.0591/n)log([Products]/[Reactants])
13.
The Nernst equation for a single electrode reaction M^n+ + ne- → M is: —
E = E° + (RT/nF)ln([M^n+]/[M])
14.
The cell potential (Ecell) of an electrochemical cell is given by: —
E_cathode - E_anode
15.
The equilibrium constant (K) of a cell reaction is related to the standard cell potential (E°cell) by: —
E°cell = (RT/nF)ln(K)
16.
Which of the following is a primary example of an electrochemical cell? —
Dry cell battery
17.
A galvanic cell is an example of a(n): —
Electrochemical cell
18.
If the reaction quotient (Q) is greater than the equilibrium constant (K), the reaction will proceed in the: —
Reverse direction
19.
Conductance (G) is related to cell constant (G*) and conductivity (κ) by: —
G = κ * (l/A)
20.
If the concentration of product is higher than reactants, the electrode potential will: —
Decrease
21.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding electrode potential? —
It depends on the amount of electrode material.
22.
Which type of ions have higher molar conductivity at infinite dilution? —
Smaller hydrated ions
23.
The cell constant (G*) of a conductivity cell is defined as the ratio of: —
Length (l) to the area of cross-section (A)
24.
An electrochemical cell converts chemical energy into: —
Electrical energy
25.
Molar conductivity (Λm) is defined as conductivity (κ) divided by: —
Molarity (C)
26.
In a concentration cell, the cell potential arises due to the difference in: —
Concentration of the electrolyte
27.
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the conductance of an electrolytic solution? —
Pressure applied to the solution
28.
A positive cell potential (Ecell > 0) indicates that the reaction is: —
Spontaneous
29.
What is the SI unit of conductivity? —
Siemens per meter (S/m)
30.
Faraday's constant (F) represents the charge of: —
One mole of electrons
31.
The conductance of a solution is the reciprocal of its: —
Resistance
32.
The standard cell potential (E°cell) is the difference between: —
Standard cathode potential and standard anode potential
33.
Kohlrausch's law is particularly useful for determining the limiting molar conductivity of: —
Weak electrolytes
34.
Electrode potential is an intensive property, meaning it is independent of: —
Amount of substance
35.
The Nernst equation relates the electrode potential (E) to the standard electrode potential (E°) and: —
All of the above
36.
The term 'standard' in standard electrode potential refers to standard conditions of: —
Concentration only
37.
A negative Gibbs energy change (ΔG < 0) for a cell reaction indicates: —
The cell reaction is spontaneous
38.
For a strong electrolyte, molar conductivity increases with dilution because: —
The inter-ionic attraction decreases
39.
An electrolytic cell requires an external source of: —
Energy
40.
At equilibrium, the cell potential (Ecell) is: —
Zero
41.
The limiting molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte can be determined using Kohlrausch's law by extrapolating the plot of Λm versus √C to: —
Zero concentration
42.
For a reversible electrochemical cell reaction, the relationship between cell potential (Ecell) and Gibbs energy change (ΔG) is: —
ΔG = -nFEcell
43.
The relationship between standard cell potential (E°cell) and standard Gibbs energy change (ΔG°) is given by: —
ΔG° = -nFE°cell
44.
The standard Gibbs energy change (ΔG°) is related to the equilibrium constant (K) by: —
ΔG° = -RTln(K)
45.
Which of the following statements is true for a spontaneous redox reaction? —
ΔG° < 0 and E°cell > 0
46.
Conductivity (κ) and resistivity (ρ) are related by: —
κ = 1/ρ
47.
Which of the following expressions correctly represents Kohlrausch's law for an electrolyte A_x B_y? —
Λm°(A_x B_y) = xΛm°(A^y+) + yΛm°(B^x-)
48.
According to Kohlrausch's law, Λm°(NaCl) is equal to: —
Λm°(Na+) + Λm°(Cl-)
49.
Which of the following units is equivalent to S/m? —
mho/m