Practice Electrochemistry (2) - Electrochemistry

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Question 1.
Define an electrochemical cell.
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Think about how energy changes in these cells.
Question 2.
What is the primary difference between a galvanic cell and an electrolytic cell?
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Remember the terms 'generate' and 'consume'.
3Question 3.
What type of reaction occurs in a galvanic cell?
- Non-spontaneous
- Spontaneous
- Both
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Think about whether energy is generated or consumed.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Nernst equation can only be used for galvanic cells.
- True
- False
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Consider the versatility of the equation in different contexts.
Question 5.
A galvanic cell has the following half-reactions: Zn -> Zn2+ + 2e- and Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu. Determine the cell potential using standard reduction potentials.
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Make sure to understand the half-cell potentials.
Question 6.
Explain how you would design an experiment to measure the conductivity of a salt solution at varying concentrations.
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Think about the relationship between concentration and conductivity.

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