1.

Using the Activity Series on the Useful Information pages of the exam write the
chemical formula(s) of the product(s) and balance the following reactions.
Identify all products phases as either (g)as, (l)iquid, (s)olid or (aq)ueous.
Soluble ionic compounds should be written in the form of their component ions.
If no reaction occurs write NR.
a)

Mg(s)

Pb(NO3)2(aq) Mg2+(aq)

+ Pb(s) + 2NO3(aq)

Pb2+(aq)

2e

Pb(s)

E = 0.13 v

Mg2+(aq)

2e

Mg(s)

E = 2.37 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = 0.13 v 2.37 v) = +2.24 v

b)

3Fe2+(aq)

+ 2Cr(s) 3Fe(s) + 2Cr3+(aq)

3 ( Fe2+(aq)

2e

Fe(s) )

2 ( Cr3+(aq)

2e

Cr(s) )

E = 0.44 v
E = 0.74 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = 0.44 v (0.74 v) = +0.30 v

2. Write the chemical formula(s) of the product(s) and balance the following
spontaneous reactions.
a)

Sn2+(aq)

Ag+(aq)

Ag+(aq)

Ag(s)

E = +0.80 v

Sn4+(aq)

2e

Sn2+(aq)

E = +0.13 v

Sn2+(aq)

2e

Sn(s)

E = 0.14 v

Ag+(aq) must be reduced so Sn2+(aq) must be oxidized, so the reaction of

Sn2+(aq) being reduced can not be used.
Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = +0.80 v (+0.13 v) = +0.67 v
b)

2Al(s)

+ 6H2O(l)

3 ( 2H2O(l) +
2 ( Al3+(aq)

2Al3+(aq)
2e
3e

+ 3H2(g) +

H2(g) +
Al(s) )

2OH )

6OH
E = 0.83 v
E = 1.66 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = 0.83 v (1.66 v) = +0.83 v

3. Write the chemical formula(s) of the product(s) and balance the following
reactions. Identify all products phases as either (g)as, (l)iquid, (s)olid or
(aq)ueous. Soluble ionic compounds should be written in the form of their
component ions. If no reaction occurs write NR.
a)

Zn(s)

2Ag+(aq) 2Ag(s) + Zn2+(aq)

2 ( Ag+(aq)

1 ( Zn2+(aq)

Ag(s)

2e

E = +0.80 v

Zn(s) )

E = 0.76 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = +0.80 v (0.76 v) = +1.56 v

b)

HC3H5O2(aq)

c)

Fe(s)

NaOH(aq) C3H5O2(aq)

2HCl(aq) H2(g) + Fe2+(aq)

2H+(aq) +
Fe2+(aq)

2e
+

H2(g)

2e

+
+

H2O(l) + Na+(aq)
2Cl(aq)

E = +0.00 volts

Fe(s)

E = 0.44 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = +0.00 v (0.44 v) = +0.44 v

4. Complete and balance the following reactions. Identify all product's phases as
either (g)as, (l)iquid, (s)olid or (aq)ueous. If no reaction occurs, write NR.
a)

Zn(s)

Cl2(g) Zn2+(aq)

Cl2(aq) +

2e

Zn2+(aq)

+ 2Cl(aq)

2Cl(aq)

2e

Zn(s)

E = +1.36 volts
E = 0.76 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = +1.36 v (0.76 v) = +2.12 v

b)

3Cu(s) + 8H+(aq) + 2NO3(aq) 3Cu2+(aq) + 2NO(aq) + 4H2O(l)

2 ( NO3(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 3e NO(aq) + 2H2O(l) )

E =

3 ( Cu2+(aq) + 2e

E =

+0.96 volts
Cu(s) )

+0.34 v
Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = +0.96 v (+0.34 v) = +0.62 v
5. Complete and balance the following reactions. Identify all product's phases as
either (g)as, (l)iquid, (s)olid or (aq)ueous. If no reaction occurs, write NR.

a)

Mg(s)

Br2(l)

Br2(aq) +

2e

Mg2+(aq)

Mg2+(aq)

+ 2Br(aq)

2Br(aq)

2e

E = +1.07 volts

Mg(s)

E = 2.37 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = +1.07 v (2.37 v) = +3.44 v

b)

Zn(s) +
H2O(l)

2H+(aq)

+ ClO4(aq) Zn2+(aq)

ClO4(aq) + 2H+ + 2e

ClO3(aq) + H2O(l)

ClO3(aq) +
E = +1.19

volts
Zn2+(aq)

2e

Zn(s)

E = 0.76 v

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode = +1.19 v (0.76 v) = +1.95 v

6. Balance the following oxidation-reduction reaction using the half-reaction
method.
a)

KMnO4(aq) + H2SO4(aq) + NaCl(aq) Cl2(aq) + NaHSO4(aq) +

K2SO4(aq) + MnSO4(aq)
acidic solution
1 ( 2KMnO4(aq) + 3H2SO4(aq) + 10H+(aq) + 10e K2SO4(aq) +
2MnSO4(aq) + 8H2O(l) )
5 ( 2H2SO4(aq) + 2NaCl(aq) Cl2(aq) + 2NaHSO4(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2e )
2KMnO4(aq) + 13H2SO4(aq) + 10NaCl(aq) 5Cl2(aq) + 10NaHSO4(aq) +
K2SO4(aq) + 2MnSO4(aq) + 8H2O(l)
identify the oxidizing agent NaCl

identify the reducing agent KMnO4

7. Balance the following oxidation-reduction reactions using the half-reaction

method.
a) Br (aq) + SO42(aq) Br2(aq) + SO2(g)
acidic solution
2Br (aq) Br2(aq) + 2e
SO42(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e SO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
2Br (aq) + SO42(aq) + 4H+(aq) Br2(aq) + SO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

b) Na2O2(aq) + CoCl2(s) Co(OH)3(s) + Cl (aq) + Na+(aq)

basic solution
Na2O2(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e 2Na+(aq) + 2H2O(l)
CoCl2(s) Co(OH)3(s) + 2Cl (aq)
Na2O2(aq) + CoCl2(s) Co(OH)3(s) + Cl (aq) + Na+(aq)
Identify the oxidizing agent _________
_______

identify the reducing agent

8. Balance the following oxidation-reduction reactions using the half-reaction

method.
(a) N2H4(aq) + CO32(aq) N2(g) + CO(g)

basic solution

N2H4(aq) N2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e

2(2e + 4H+(aq) + CO32(aq) CO(g) + 2H2O(l) )

4H+(aq) + N2H4(aq) + 2CO32(aq) N2(g) + 2CO(g) +

4H2O(l)
+ 4OH

+ 4OH

4H2O(l) + N2H4(aq) + 2CO32(aq) N2(g) + 2CO(g) +

4H2O(l) + 4OH(aq)
identify the oxidizing agent CO32

identify the reducing agent N2H4(aq)

(b) Hg2HPO4(s) + Cl(aq) + Au(s) Hg(l) + H2PO4(aq) + AuCl4(aq)

acidic
solution
3 ( Hg2HPO4(s) + H+(aq) +

2e 2Hg(l) + H2PO4(aq) )

2 ( 4Cl(aq) + Au(s) AuCl4(aq) + 3e )

3Hg2HPO4(s) + 3H+(aq) + 8Cl(aq) + 2Au(s) 3Hg(l) + 3H2PO4(aq) +
2AuCl4(aq)

identify the oxidizing agent Hg2HPO4(s)

identify the reducing agent

Au(s)
9. Balance the following oxidation-reduction reactions using the half-reaction
method.
(a) Zn(s) + MnO4(aq) Zn2+(aq) + Mn2+(aq)
solution

acidic

5 ( Zn(s) Zn2+(aq) + 2e )
2 ( MnO4(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l) )
5Zn(s) + 2MnO4(aq) + 16H+(aq) 5Zn2+(aq) + 2Mn2+(aq) +
8H2O(l)
identify the oxidizing agent MnO4

identify the reducing agent Zn(s)

(b) P4(s) PH3(g) + H2PO2(aq)

basic solution

1 ( P4(s) + 12H+(aq) + 12e 4PH3(g) )

3 ( P4(s) + 8H2O(l) 4H2PO2(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 4e )
4P4(s) + 24H2O(l) 4PH3(g) + 12H2PO2(aq) + 12H+(aq)
12OH(aq)

4P4(s) + 24H2O(l) + 12OH(aq)

12H2O(l)
4P4(s) + 12H2O(l) + 12OH(aq)
identify the oxidizing agent

+ 12OH(aq)

P4(s)

4PH3(g) + 12H2PO2(aq) +
4PH3(g) + 12H2PO2(aq)
identify the reducing agent P4(s)

10. Balance the following oxidation-reduction reactions using the half-reaction

method.
(a) HCOOH(aq) + MnO4(aq) CO2(aq) + Mn2+(aq)
solution
5 ( HCOOH(aq)

CO2(aq) + 2H+(aq) +

2e )

acidic

2 ( MnO4(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l) )

5HCOOH(aq) + 2MnO4(aq) + 6H+(aq) 5CO2(aq) + 2Mn2+(aq) +
8H2O(l)
identify the oxidizing agent MnO4(aq)
HCOOH(aq)

identify the reducing agent

(b) HXeO4(aq) XeO64(aq) + Xe(g)

basic solution

3 (HXeO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) XeO64(aq) + 5H+(aq) + 2e )

1 (HXeO4(aq) + 7H+(aq) + 6e Xe(g) + 4H2O(l) )
4HXeO4(s) + 2H2O(l) 3XeO64(aq) + Xe(g) + 8H+(aq)
8OH(aq)

+ 8OH(aq)

4HXeO4(s) + 2H2O(l) + 8OH(aq) 3XeO64(aq) + Xe(g) +

8H2O(l)
4HXeO4(s) + 8OH(aq) 3XeO64(aq) + Xe(g) + 6H2O(l)
identify the oxidizing agent HXeO4(aq)
HXeO4(aq)

11. Given the electrochemical cell shown in Figure I.

Figure I

identify the reducing agent

a) Write the balanced net ionic equation for the spontaneous reaction that occurs as
the cell operates.
b)

Fe2+(aq)

2e

Fe(s)

E =

0.44 v
Mn2+(aq)

2e

Mn(s)

E =

1.18 v
b) Determine the standard cell voltage, E.
Ecell = Ecathode Eanode
Ecell = 0.44 v (1.18 v) = +0.74 v
c) Describe (use a diagram if you like) what is happening at the
submicroscopic/atomic level on the surface of the anode in the cell.
d)

At the anode electrode surface manganese atoms lose two electrons to

produce manganese(II) ions in solution.
c) Indicate the direction of flow of the ions in the salt bridge. (Be sure the anode
and cathode compartments are identified.)
Anions flow towards the anode compartment to balance the positive
charged manganese cations that are being formed from the oxidation of the
manganese atoms, and cations flow towards the cathode compartment to
replace the cations that are removed from solution when iron cations are
reduced at the cathode surface to produce iron atoms.

12. Short answer.

a) The standard reduction potential for the reduction of RuO4 to RuO42- is +0.59
volts. Which of the following substances can oxidize RuO42- to RuO4- under
standard condition?
H2SO4(aq), Pb2+(aq), Cr2O72- (in acidic solution)
Write the balanced chemical equation to support your choice.
Cr2O72(aq) + 14H+ (aq) + 6e

2Cr3+(aq)

+ 7H2O(l)

E =

+1.33 volts
RuO4(aq) + 1e

RuO42(aq)

E =

+0.59 volts
SO42(aq) + 2H+ (aq) + 2e

SO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

E =

+0.20 volts
Pb2+(aq)

2e

Pb(s)

E =

0.13 v
The only substance that can oxidize RuO42- to RuO4- is Cr2O72(aq) in acidic
solution. The balanced reaction is,
Cr2O72(aq) + 14H+ (aq) + 6RuO42(aq)

2Cr3+(aq)

+ 7H2O(l) + 6RuO4

(aq)

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode

Ecell = +1.33 v (+0.59 v) = +0.72 v
13. A standard chlorine half-cell Cl2(g) | Cl-(aq) is coupled with a metal(s)|metal
ion(aq) half-cell. The voltage of the cell reads 3.73 volts.
a) Identify the metal(s)|metal ion(aq) combination that is involved.
The standard reduction potential for chlorine is;
Cl2(aq) +

2e

2Cl(aq) E = +1.36 volts

To calculate the reduction potential for the metal;

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode
+3.73 v = +1.36 v Eanode

Eanode = +1.36 v (+3.73 v) = 2.37 v

This reduction cell potential corresponds to;
Mg2+(aq)

2e

Mg(s)

E = 2.37 v

So the metal is Mg(s) and the ion is Mg2+(aq).

b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the overall oxidation-reduction
reaction.
Mg(s) + Cl2(aq)

Mg2+(aq) + 2Cl(aq)

c) Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent in the reaction in part (b).
oxidizing agent

Cl2(aq)

reducing agent Mg(s)

d) Predict what will happen to the cell potential (more positive, less positive,
remain constant) if the [Cl-] is raised and all other species amounts remain at
standard state conditions. Without doing any calculations use the Nernst
equation to explain your answer. You must explain, do NOT do any
calculations.

Ecell = E
log

0.0592
[Mg2+][Cl]2
0.0592
log
Ecell = +3.73 2
n
PCl2

[Mg2+][Cl]2
PCl2

If the Cl(aq) ions concentration is raised, while the concentration of

Mg2+(aq) and the partial pressure of Cl2 remain constant, then the
numerator of the Nernst equation will get larger, and the quotient,
[Mg2+][Cl]2
, will be larger than one. The log of a number greater than
PCl2
one is positive so the term

0.0592
[Mg2+][Cl]2
log
is positive and is
2
PCl2

subtracted from the standard cell potential. This make Ecell smaller (less
positive).
14. The following materials are available for the construction of an electrochemical
cell.

Figure I
a) Three different electrochemical cells can be constructed from the solutions,
metals and materials illustrated above. Write a balanced net-ionic equation for
the reaction that occurs in the cell that has the largest positive value of E
(electrochemical potential). (4)
The three reduction reactions from the table of standard reduction
potentials are;
Ag+(aq)

Ni2+(aq)

2e

Ni(s)

E = 0.25 v

Fe2+(aq)

2e

Fe(s)

E = 0.44 v

Ag(s)

E = +0.80 v

To calculate the most positive cell potential, we use the equation;

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode
To get the most positive cell potential Ag+(aq) must be reduced and
Fe(s) must be oxidized. So the balanced net ionic reaction is;
Fe(s) + 2Ag+(aq) Fe2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)
b) Identify the reducing agent in your reaction. (2)

The reducing agent is the species that is oxidized. Fe(s) is oxidized in the
reaction, so Fe(s) is the reducing agent. Remember metals like to lose
electrons, so they are excellent reducing agents.
c) Determine the standard cell voltage, E for the equation written part a. (4)
Ecell = Ecathode Eanode
Ecell = +0.80 v (0.44 v) = +1.24 v
d) A cell is constructed based on the reaction in part a). Identify the metal used for
the anode and indicate the ion(s) in the cathode compartment. Clear indicate
your answers. (6)
Since Fe(s) is oxidized in the reaction the anode material is Fe(s). The
cathode compartment must contain Ag+(aq) and an anion that forms a
soluble salt. The best anion would be NO3(aq).
e) Which of the following compounds is most appropriate to use in a salt bridge,
NaOH, CuS, or NaNO3? Justify your answer with a brief explanation why you
selected the particular compound, and why you did not select the other
compounds. (6)
The best choice is NaNO3. NaNO3 is soluble in water and neither cation
ion or anion will form insoluble ionic solids when migrating into the anode
or cathode compartments.
NaOH is not a good choice because the anion hydroxide, OH will form an
insoluble solid in the presence of Fe2+(aq). Since Fe2+(aq) is formed in the
anode compartment and OH ions will migrate towards the anode
compartment a precipitate of Fe(OH)2 will form, reducing the
concentration of Fe2+(aq) in the solution and changing the cell potential.
CuS is not a good choice because it is insoluble in water, so a salt bridge
solution prepared by adding CuS to water contains so few ions the cell will
not discharge and no reaction will occur.
f) If the concentration of the solution in the cathode is reduced from 1.0 M to
0.25 M, calculate the new cell potential, Ecell. (10)

Ecell = E

0.0592
[Fe2+]
log
n
[Ag+]2

The cathode compartment contains Ag+(aq) ions, that appear in the

denominator of the Nernst equation. Reducing the concentration to 0.25 M
means the denominator is a small number, and the quotient will be larger
than one. The log of a number greater than one is positive so the term
0.0592
[Fe2+]
log
is positive and is subtracted from the standard cell
n
[Ag+]2
potential. This make Ecell smaller (less positive).

15. Short Answer

a)

In an electrochemical cell Zn is oxidized at the anode.

i.
Identify the ions in the anode compartment; (4)
j.

Since the only half reaction that contains Zn is;

Zn2+(aq)

2e

Zn(s)

E = 0.76 v

The ions in the anode compartment (where oxidization occurs) are

Zn2+(aq) ions.
ii.

The salt bridge is a saturated solution of NH4NO3. Which

ion migrates towards the anode? Explain why that ion
migrates towards the anode. (4)

The NO3(aq) ions migrate towards the anode compartment.

Since oxidation occurs in the anode compartment, Zn metal is
oxidized to form Zn2+(aq) ions, increasing the concentration of
cations in the anode compartment. To maintain a charge balance
NO3(aq) ions in the salt bridge must migrate towards the anode
compartment.
iii.

An unknown metal ion is reduced at the cathode. The E for

the reaction between Zn and the unknown metal ion is
+1.56 v. What is the unknown metal ion? (3)

iv.

Ecell = Ecathode Eanode

+1.56 v = Ecathode (0.76 v)
Ecathode = +1.56 v + (0.76 v) = +0.80 v
Look up a standard reduction potential of +0.80 volts and the
reduction reaction is,

Ag+(aq)
v.

Ag(s)

E = +0.80 v

Write the half-reaction that occurs at the cathode.(2)

Ag+(aq)

vi.

Ag(s)

E = +0.80 v

What is the electrode metal for the cathode? (2)

vii.

The cathode is made of silver solid.

b)
5Fe(s)

In the reaction
+ 2MnO4(aq)
i.

16 H+(aq) 5Fe2+(aq)

2Mn2+(aq)

+ 8H2O(l)

Calculate E for the reaction. (4)

Fe2+(aq)
MnO4(aq)

2e

+ 8H+(aq) +

Fe(s)

2e

E = 0.44 volts
Mn2+(aq)

+ 4H2O(l) E = +1.51 volts

Ecell = Ecathode E anode = +1.51 v v (0.44 v) = +1.95 v

ii.
If the pH of the solution is raised to 3, and assuming all
other ions in the solution remain 1 M, will the Ecell increase,
decrease or remain the same? Briefly, explain your answer.
(NOTE: No calculation is required.) (4)
Ecell = E

0.0592
[Fe2+]5[Mn2+]2
log
n
[MnO4]2[H+]16

Raising the pH to 3 means the [H+] is reduced to 1 x 103 M. So the

denominator now has a value of 1 x 1048. The ratio is now larger than 1 so the
0.0592
[Fe2+]5[Mn2+]2
log of a number larger than one is positive, so the n log
[MnO4]2[H+]16
term is positive and will be subtracted from the positive E, so Ecell will
decrease.
16. Given the following reactions and information about the spontaneous
direction, prepare the corresponding activity series showing the four
reduction half-reactions (V2+ + 2e V: Hg2+ + 2e Hg: Sn2+ + 2e
Sn: Cd2+ + 2e Cd) in the order of most reactive metal ion (least
reactive metal) at the top of the list to least reactive metal ion (most
reactive metal) at the bottom of the list.
V(s) + Cd(NO3)2 V(NO3)2 + Cd
Hg + Sn(NO3)2 no reaction

Sn(s) + Cd(NO3)2 no reaction

From reaction 1) we know that Cd2+ is more likely to be reduced
compared to V2+;
Cd2+ + 2e Cd
V2+ + 2e V
From reaction 3) Sn can not reduce Cd2+;
Sn2+ + 2e Sn
Cd2+ + 2e Cd
V2+ + 2e V
From reaction 2) Hg cannot reduce Sn2+;
Hg2+ + 2e Hg
Sn2+ + 2e Sn
Cd2+ + 2e Cd
V2+ + 2e V
17. A galvanic cell is constructed using a chromium electrode in a 1.00-molar
solution of Cr(NO3)3 and a copper electrode in a 1.00-molar solution of
Cu(NO3)2. Both solutions are at 25C.
(a) Write a balanced net ionic equation for the spontaneous reaction that occurs as the
cell operates. Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent. (6)
2Cr(s) + 3Cu2+(aq) 2Cr3+(aq) + 3Cu(s)
Cu2+(aq) + 2e(aq) Cu(s)

E = +0.34 volts

Cr3+(aq) + 3e Cr(s)

E = -0.74 volts

To get a positive cell potential E = Ecathode E anode = 0.34 v (0.74 v) =

+1.08 v
(b) A partial diagram of the cell is shown below.

(i) Which metal is the cathode? (2)

Cu metal is the cathode
(ii) What additional component is necessary to make the cell operate? (3)
A salt bridge is needed.
(iii) What function does the component in (ii) serve? (4)
The ions in the salt bridge migrate towards the electrode compartments to
balance the charge. As oxidation occurs in the anode compartment, cations
are produced, so the anions in the salt bridge must migrate towards the
anode compartment. In the cathode compartment, reduction occurs and
cations are removed, so cations in the salt bridge migrate towards the
cathode compartment.
(c) How does the potential of this cell change if the concentration of Cr(NO3)3 is
changed to 3.00-molar at 25C? Explain. (4)
Ecell = E

0.0592
[Cr3+]2
log
n
[Cu2+]3

Since [Cr3+] is in the numerator in the ratio, a higher concentration will

make the ratio greater than one. The log of a number larger than one is positive
0.0592
[Cr3+]2
so the
log
term must be subtracted from the standard cell
n
[Cu2+]3
potential, and the cell potential decreases.
(d) Calculate K and G for the reaction you wrote in part a). (14)
E =

0.0592
n log K

+1.08 =

0.0592
6 log K

+109.46 = log K
10+109.46 = 10log K
K = 2.88 x 10109
G = nFE
J
J 1 kJ
kJ
G = 696,500 mol volt +1.08 v = 625,000 mol 1000 J = 625 mol
e)

In another Galvanic cell Cr3+ is reduced at the cathode by the metal, X. The anode
electrode, composed of the metal X, is immersed in a solution of 1.0 M X(NO3)2.
The measured standard cell potential for the reaction between X and Cr(NO3)3 is
+0.44 v. Calculate the standard reduction potential for X2+. (4)

17B.

18.

Which of the following is an oxidation reduction reaction?

A)

Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) 2NaCl(aq) + 2H2O(l) + CO2(g)

B)

H2SO4(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) BaSO4(s) + 2H2O(l)

C)

H+(aq) + OH(aq) H2O(l)

D)

Pb2+(aq) + Ni(s) Pb(s) + Ni2+(aq)

E)

NaCl(s) Na+(aq) + Cl(aq)

Mercury batteries, like those used in electric watches, furnish a voltage of 1.35 v.
If the overall oxidation-reduction reaction taking place in basic solution is
Zn(s) + HgO(s) + 2H2O(l) Zn(OH)2(s) + Hg(l)
the anode reaction must be

19.

A)

HgO(s) + 2H2O(l) + 2e Hg(l) + 2OH(aq)

B)

Zn(s) + 2OH(aq) Zn(OH)2(s) + 2e

C)

Hg(l) + 2OH(aq) HgO(s) + 2H2O(l) + 2e

D)

Zn(OH)2(s) + 2e Zn(s) + 2OH(aq)

Aluminum oxide may be electrolyzed at 1000 C to furnish aluminum metal.

The cathode reaction is
Al3+ + 3e Al
To prepare 5.12 kg of aluminum metal by this method would require
A)

5.49 x 107 C of electricity

B)

1.83 x 107 C of electricity

C)

5.49 x 104 C of electricity

D)

5.49 x 101 C of electricity

1000 g 1 mol Al 3 mol e 96500 coulomb

5.12 kg 1 kg 27.0 g 1 mol Al

1 mol e

= 5.49 x 107 C
20.

The cell potential, Ecell, for the reaction

Zn2+(0.500 M) Zn2+(0.0100 M)
is
A)

+0.050 v

B)

0.00 v

C)

-0.050 v

D)

can not be determine without additional information

Ecell = E

[Zn2+](dilute)
0.0592
log
n
[Zn2+](concentrated)

Note: Since the half-reactions must be;

Zn2+(0.500 M) Zn(s) + 2 e
Zn(s) + 2e Zn2+(0.0100 M)
2 electrons must be transferred.
[Zn2+](dilute)
0.0592
Ecell = E 2 log
[Zn2+](concentrated)
Ecell = 0.00 volts

0.0592
0.0100
log
2
0.500

Ecell = 0.00 volts (0.0503 volts) = +0.0503 volts

21.

Given the following half-reactions

E
Mg2+(aq) + 2e Mg(s)

2.363

2H+(aq) + 2e H2(g)

0.000

The measured cell potential for the spontaneous reaction

Mg(s) + 2H+(aq) Mg2+(aq) + H2(g)
under standard conditions is +2.363 v. The pH of the solution in the cathode
compartment must be

A)

B)

C)

D)

10

22. Draw a diagram of the cell in which the following reaction occurs.
Cr(s) + Sn2+(aq) Cr3+(aq) + Sn(s)
Label the anode and cathode, the anode and cathode electrode material, the halfreaction at each electrode, the ions in the anode and cathode compartments and
salt bridge, the direction of electron flow and the direction of ion movement, and
calculate E.

23. A voltaic cell is constructed to carry out the reaction,

2Cr2+(aq) + Pb2+(aq) 2Cr3+(aq) + Pb(s)
If the [Cr3+] = 0.0300 M, [Pb2+] = 0.150 M and the [Cr2+] = 0.250 M, calculate
Ecell at 25 C.
Ecell = E

0.0592
[Cr3+]2
log
n
[Cr2+]2[Pb2+]

Ecell = E

0.0592
[0.0300]2
log
2
[0.250]2[0.150]

Ecell = E

0.0592
[0.0300]2
log
2
[0.250]2[0.150]

24. Calculate K and G for the reaction in Problem #5.

E =

0.0592
n log K

G = nFE

25.

A voltaic cell consists of an anode compartment with a nickel electrode

immersed in a NiSO4 solution and a cathode compartment with a copper
electrode immersed in a CuSO4 solution. A salt bridge connects the two
cells.

a. Write a balanced equation for the cell reaction.

Ni(s) + Cu2+(aq) Ni2+(aq) + Cu(s)
b. A current of 1.50 amps is observed to flow for a period of 2.00 hours. How
much charge passes through the circuit during this time? How many moles of
electrons is this charge equivalent to?
3600 sec 1 coulomb
1.50 amps 2 hrs 1 hr 1 amp-sec
3600 sec 1 coulomb 1 mol e
1.50 amps 2 hrs 1 hr 1 amp-sec 96500 coulomb
c. Calculate the change in mass at the copper electrode.

d. Calculate the change in mass at the nickel electrode.

e. At which of the two electrodes does the mass increase?

26. Write the half-reactions which occur at each electrode when the following
solutions are electrolyzed between inert electrodes. If more than one halfreaction can occur at the anode or cathode, write all possible half-reactions and
briefly explain which half-reaction will occur.
a. AlCl3(l)
ANODE:
2Br Br2 + 2e
CATHODE:
K+ + 1e K
b. CuBr2(aq)
ANODE:
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
2Br Br2(l) + 2e
CATHODE:
Cu2+ + 2e Cu(s)
2H2O(l) + 2e 2OH(aq) + H2(g)

27. Which of the following species is the strongest reducing agent? (Circle your
answer.)
H2(g) : Cl(aq) : Zn(s) : Mg2+(aq)
The strongest reducing agent (the species that will be oxidized) is the
species with the most negative reduction potential. So must look for the
species on the right side of the table of standard reduction potentials.

Cl2(g) + 2e-

2Cl-(aq)

2H+(aq) + 2e-

H2(s)

0.00 v

Zn2+(aq) + 2e-

Zn(s)

-0.76 v

Mg2+(aq) + 2e-

Mg(s)

-2.37 v

+1.36 v

We can eliminate Mg2+(aq) immediately because it cannot be oxidized. Of

the remaining three species Zn has the most negative

28. Will Sn(s) displace Ag+(aq) from solution?

Ag+(aq) + 1e-

Ag(s)

+0.80 v

Sn2+(aq) + 2e-

Sn(s)

-0.136 v

Yes, the cell potential for the reaction (Sn(s) + Ag+(aq) Sn2+(aq) + Ag(s)) is
positive.
29. Will gold dissolve in HCl(aq) ?

Au3+(aq) + 3e-

Au(s)

1.50 v

2H+(aq) + 2e-

H2(g)

0.00 v

No, the cell potential for the reaction (Au + 2H+(aq) H2(g) + Au(s) is
negative.

30. From the following information estimate the E for

M2+(aq) + 2e- M(s)

knowing the metal, M, dissolves in 1 M HCl. It will displace Fe2+(aq), but not
Al3+(aq).

31. Write the half-reactions and determine E for the electrochemical cells as
described below, in part b include the overall chemical equation.

a. 2Al(s) + 3Ni2+(aq) 2Al3+(aq) + 3Ni(s)

32. A voltaic cell is constructed that the reaction is,

2Cr(s) + 3Sn4+(aq) 2Cr3+(aq) + 3Sn2+(aq)

If the [Cr3+] = 1.00 M, [Sn4+] = 0.500 M and the [Sn2+] = 0.025, calculate Ecell
at 25 C.

33. Calculate [Cr3+] for the reaction in Problem #5 if the [Sn2+] is 1.00 M and
[Sn4+] is 1.00 M and the measured cell potential is +0.994 volts.

34. Write the half-reactions which occur at each electrode when the following
solutions are electrolyzed between inert electrodes. If more than one halfreaction can occur at the anode or cathode, write all possible half-reactions and
briefly explain which half-reaction will occur.

a. KBr(l)

ANODE:

CATHODE:

b. NiCl2(aq)

ANODE:

CATHODE:

35. When a dilute solution of H2SO4 is electrolyzed, O2(g) is produced at the anode
and H2(g) is produced at the cathode.

a. Calculate the coulombs of charge produced when an average current of 8.50

amps passes through the cell for 15.0 minutes.

b. Calculate the mass of O2 and H2 produced when the cell operates for 15.0
minutes at an average current of 8.50 amps.

36. Calculate Ecell for the reaction in Problem #9a if the [Zn2+] is 1.20 M and
[Cr3+] is 1.00 x 103 M.

37. Using the table of standard reduction potentials, calculate Ksp for PbSO4.

Standard Reduction Potentials at 25 C

Half-Reaction
E

F2(g) + 2e-

2F-(aq)

+2.87 v

H2O2(aq) +2H+(aq) +2e-

2H2O(l)

+1.77 v

MnO4-(aq)+8H+(aq)+5e-

Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)

+1.52 v

2Cl-(aq)

+1.36 v

Cl2(g) + 2e-
Cr2O72-(aq)+14H+(aq)+6e-

O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e-

Cr3+(aq) + 7H2O(l)

+1.33 v

2H2O(l)

+1.23 v

2Br-(aq)

+1.07 v

NO(g) + 2H2O(l)

+0.96 v

Ag(s)

+0.80 v

2I-(aq)

+0.53 v

Cu2+(aq) + 2e-

Cu(s)

+0.34 v

AgCl(s) + 1e-

Ag(s) + Cl-(aq)

+0.22 v

2H+(aq) + 2e-

H2(g)

0.00 v

Pb2+(aq) + 2e-

Pb(s)

-0.13 v

Sn2+(aq) + 2e-

Sn(s)

-0.136 v

Ni2+(aq) + 2e-

Ni(s)

-0.25 v

Cr3+(aq) + 3e-

Cr(s)

-0.74 v

Br2(l) + 2e-
NO3-(aq)+4H+(aq)+3e-
Ag+(aq) + 1e-
I2(s) + 2e-

Zn2+(aq) + 2e-

Zn(s)

-0.76 v

2H2O(l) + 2e-

H2(g) + 2-OH(aq)

-0.83 v

Mg2+(aq) + 2e-

Mg(s)

-2.37 v

Na+(aq) + 1e-

Na(s)

-2.71 v

Ca2+(aq) + 2e-

Ca(s)

-2.87 v

K+(aq) + 1e-

K(s)

-2.93 v

Li+(aq) + 1e-

Li(s)

-3.05 v

(12) 1. Complete and balance the following reactions. Identify all product's phases as
either (g)as, (l)iquid, (s)olid or (aq)ueous. If no reaction occurs, write NR.

a)

Zn(s)

Cu(NO3)2(aq) Zn(NO3)2(aq)

b)

Ni(s) +

c)

3Cu(s) + 2NO3(aq)
4H2O(l)

d)

Mg(s)

+ Cu(s)

HCl(aq) NiCl2(aq) + H2(g)

+ 8H+(aq) 3Cu2+(aq)

+ 2NO(g)

KF(aq) NR

(18) 2. Balance the following oxidation-reduction reactions using the half-reaction

method.
(a) N2H4(aq) + CO32(aq) N2(g) + CO(g)

basic solution

N2H4(aq) N2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e

2(2e + 4H+(aq) + CO32(aq) CO(g) + 2H2O(l) )

4H+(aq) + N2H4(aq) + 2CO32(aq) N2(g) + 2CO(g) +

4H2O(l)
+ 4OH

+ 4OH

4H2O(l) + N2H4(aq) + 2CO32(aq) N2(g) + 2CO(g) +

4H2O(l) + 4OH(aq)
identify the oxidizing agent CO32

identify the reducing agent N2H4(aq)

(b) Hg2HPO4(s) + Cl(aq) + Au(s) Hg(l) + H2PO4(aq) + AuCl4(aq)

acidic
solution

2(4Cl(aq) + Au(s) AuCl4(aq) + 3e)

3(2e + H+ + Hg2HPO4(s) 2Hg(l) + H2PO4(aq) )

3H+ + 3Hg2HPO4(s) + 8Cl(aq) + 2Au(s) 2AuCl4(aq) + 6Hg(l) + 3H2PO4

(aq)

identify the oxidizing agent Hg2HPO4(s)

Au(s)

identify the reducing agent

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3. Write the half-reactions and determine E for the electrochemical cells as

described below, in part b include the overall chemical equation.

a. 3Pb(s) + SO42(aq) + 8H+(aq) 3Pb2+(aq) + S(s) + 4H2O(l)

3(Pb Pb2+ + 2e)

+0.126 v

6e + SO42(aq) + 8H+(aq) S(s) + 4H2O(l)

+0.357 v

_____________________________________________
3Pb(s) + SO42(aq) + 8H+(aq) 3Pb2+(aq) + S(s) + 4H2O(l)

+.483 v = E

b. Ni(s) | Ni2+(aq) || Cl2(g), Cl-(aq) | Pt(s)

Ni(s) Ni2+(aq) + 2e

+0.250 v

2e + Cl2(g) 2Cl(aq)

+1.36 v

_____________________________________________
Ni(s) + Cl2(g) Ni2+(aq) + 2Cl(aq)

+1.61 v = E

(14) 4. Given the following data

kJ
H mol

J
S mol K

kJ
G mol

-266.3

57.49

-245.12

C(graphite)

5.74

Fe(s)

27.28

CO(g)

-110.5

Substance
FeO(s)

197.6

-137.15

a. Using the above data, calculate G, S, and H for the reaction,

FeO(s) + C(graphite) Fe(s) + CO(g)

Hrxn = (Hf(CO)) (Hf(FeO)) = 110.5 kJ (266.3 kJ) = +155.8 kJ

Srxn = (S(Fe) + S(CO)) (S(FeO) + S(C))

J
J
J
J
J
= (27.28 K + 197.6 K ) (57.49 K + 5.74 K ) = +162 K

Grxn = (Gf(CO)) (Gf(FeO)) = 137.15 kJ (245.12 kJ) = +108 kJ

b. Determine at what temperature is the reaction spontaneous.

G = H TS
G = 0
H
155800 J
S = T =
J = 964 K
161.6 K

(8)

5. A voltaic cell is constructed to carry out the reaction,

2Cr2+(aq) + Pb2+(aq) 2Cr3+(aq) + Pb(s)

If the [Cr3+] = 0.0300 M, [Pb2+] = 0.150 M and the [Cr2+] = 0.250 M, calculate
Ecell at 25 C.

2Cr2+(aq) 2Cr3+(aq) + 2e)

Pb2+(aq) + 2e Pb(s)

+0.408 v
-0.125 v
E = 0.282 v

.059
Ecell = E - n log Q

.059
[Cr3+]2
= E - 2 log
[Cr2+]2[Pb2+]

.059
[0.03]2
= +0.282 - 2 log
[0.25]2[0.15]

.059
= +0.282 - 2 log (0.096)

.059
= +0.282 - 2 (1.018)

= +0.282 + 0.0301

= +0.312 v

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6. Calculate K and G for the reaction in Problem #5.

J
G = nFE = 2 96,500 molv (+0.282 v) = 54.4 kJ

.059
E = n log K
.059
+0.282 v = 2 log K
9.543 = log K
K = 3.49 x 109

(12) 7. A voltaic cell consists of an anode compartment with a nickle electrode

immersed in a NiSO4 solution and a cathode compartment with a copper
electrode immersed in a CuSO4 solution. A salt bridge connects the two cells.

a. Write a balanced equation for the cell reaction.

Ni(s) Ni2+(aq) + 2e
Cu2+(aq) + 2e Cu(s)
Cu2+(aq) + Ni(s) Cu(s) + Ni2+(aq)

b. A current of 1.50 amps is observed to flow for a period of 2.00 hours. How
much charge passes through the circuit during this time? How many moles of
electrons is this charge equivalent to?

60 min 60 s 1 mol
1.50 amps 2.00 hours 1 hr 1 min 96500 C = 0.112 mol e
c. Calculate the change in mass at the copper electron.
1 mol Cu 63.5 g
= 3.56 g Cu

0.112 mol e
2 mol e 1 mol
d. Calculate the change in mass at the nickle electrode.
1 mol Ni 58.7 g
= 3.29 g Cu

0.112 mol e
2 mol e 1 mol
e. At which of the two electrodes does the mass increase?
mass increases at the cathode

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8. Write the half-reactions which occur at each electrode when the following
solutions are electrolyzed between inert electrodes. If more than one halfreaction can occur at the anode or cathode, write all possible half-reactions and
briefly explain which half-reaction will occur.
a. AlCl3(l)
ANODE:
2Cl Cl2 + 2e
CATHODE:
Al3+ + 3e Al
b. CuBr2(aq)
ANODE:
2H2O(l) O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e
2Br Br2(l) + 2e
CATHODE:
Cu2+ + 2e Cu(s)
2H2O(l) + 2e 2OH(aq) + H2(g)

Short Answer: (12 points)

9. Which of the following species is the strongest reducing agent? (Circle your
answer.)

H2(g) : Cl(aq) : Zn(s)

: Mg2+(aq)

10. Will Sn(s) displace Ag+(aq) from solution?

YES

11. Will gold dissolve in HCl(aq) ?

NO

12. From the following information estimate the E for

M2+(aq) + 2e- M(s)
knowing the metal, M, dissolves in 1 M HCl. It will displace Fe2+(aq), but not
Al3+(aq).

Mn or Zn