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    The document contains homework questions about chemical cells. In Chapter 28, students are asked questions about alkaline manganese cells and zinc-carbon cells, including why alkaline cells are preferred for devices with high current drain and why they are less environmentally friendly. In Chapter 29, students are asked to identify electrodes in a simple cell and predict changes with different metals or electrolytes. The final challenging question asks students to suggest a metal used in a cell that turns the solution green and explain cell reactions and changes when the electrolyte is altered.

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    The document contains homework questions about chemical cells. In Chapter 28, students are asked questions about alkaline manganese cells and zinc-carbon cells, including why alkaline cells are preferred for devices with high current drain and why they are less environmentally friendly. In Chapter 29, students are asked to identify electrodes in a simple cell and predict changes with different metals or electrolytes. The final challenging question asks students to suggest a metal used in a cell that turns the solution green and explain cell reactions and changes when the electrolyte is altered.

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    Homework 1

    Ch. 28
    21. The following picture shows an alkaline manganese cell.

    (a) Suggest why alkaline manganese cells are often preferred to zinc-carbon cells for use in
    portable TVs though it is more expensive.
    (b) Design an experiment to compare the service life of alkaline manganese cells and that of
    zinc-carbon cells.
    (c) The following information is found on the packaging of alkaline manganese cells:
    ‘For appliances requiring a continuous high current drain’
    Suggest ONE electrical appliance that requires a continuous high current drain.
    (d) Explain why the use of alkaline manganese cells is considered environmentally unfriendly.
    (10 marks)

    Ch. 29
    14. Consider the simple chemical cell shown below:

    (a) Identify the positive and negative electrodes of this cell.


    (b) Briefly describe any observable changes at the (i) copper electrode. (ii) zinc electrode.
    (c) If the electrolyte used is copper(II) sulphate solution, briefly describe any observable
    changes at the
    (i) copper electrode.
    (ii) zinc electrode.
    (d) State and explain the change in the brightness of the bulb if the zinc electrode is replaced by
    (i) magnesium electrode.
    (ii) copper electrode
    (10 marks)
    (Challenging Question)
    18. A simple chemical cell is set up as shown below.

    S5 ChemistryHomework 1P.1
    The solution in the beaker turns pale green after some time.
    (a) Suggest what metal X may be.
    (b) What is the function of dilute sulphuric acid?
    (c) Briefly describe any observable changes at the copper electrode and write a half equation
    for the reaction involved.
    (d) (i) Write a half equation for the reaction occurring at metal X.
    (ii) Explain why bubbles appear at metal X.
    (e) Explain why the voltmeter reading becomes zero when dilute sulphuric acid is replaced by
    pure sulphuric acid.
    (7 marks)

    S5 ChemistryHomework 1P.2
    Homework 1 (Answer)
    Ch. 28
    21. The following picture shows an alkaline manganese cell.

    (a) Suggest why alkaline manganese cells are often preferred to zinc-carbon cells for use in
    portable TVs though it is more expensive.
    (b) Design an experiment to compare the service life of alkaline manganese cells and that of
    zinc-carbon cells.
    (c) The following information is found on the packaging of alkaline manganese cells:
    ‘For appliances requiring a continuous high current drain’
    Suggest ONE electrical appliance that requires a continuous high current drain.
    (d) Explain why the use of alkaline manganese cells is considered environmentally unfriendly.
    (10 marks)

    Answer
    21. (a) The service life of alkaline manganese cells is much longer than zinc-carbon cells.(1)
    Besides, alkaline manganese cells can operate continuously at a relatively high discharge
    rate while zinc-carbon cells cannot. (1)
    (b) – The service lives of the two cells can be compared by using a motorized toy. (1)
    – Put a certain number of alkaline manganese cell(s) of a particular size in a motorized
    toy.(1) The cell(s) is/are allowed to discharge continuously until the motorized toy
    stops. (1)
    – Measure the time needed for the toy to stop. (1) Repeat the experiment with the
    same number and size of zinc-carbon cell(s) and then compare the result.(1)
    (c) MP3 players/ motorized toys/ photo flashguns/ shavers/ portable TVs (Accept other
    appropriate answers.) (1)
    (d) They are not rechargeable. (1) The used cells will be thrown away and this causes a waste of
    materials. (1)

    Ch. 29
    14. Consider the simple chemical cell shown below:

    S5 ChemistryHomework 1P.3
    (a) Identify the positive and negative electrodes of this cell.
    (b) Briefly describe any observable changes at the (i) copper electrode. (ii) zinc electrode.
    (c) If the electrolyte used is copper(II) sulphate solution, briefly describe any observable
    changes at the
    (i) copper electrode.
    (ii) zinc electrode.
    (d) State and explain the change in the brightness of the bulb if the zinc electrode is replaced by
    (i) magnesium electrode.
    (ii) copper electrode
    (10 marks)

    Answer
    14. (a) Positive electrode: copper electrode (1) Negative electrode: zinc electrode (1)
    (b) (i) Gas bubbles appear at the copper electrode.(1)
    (ii) Gas bubbles appear at the zinc electrode and the zinc electrode dissolves/becomes
    thinner gradually. (1)
    (c) (i) The copper electrode becomes thicker. (1)
    (ii) The zinc electrode dissolves (1) and brown deposits form on its surface gradually.(1)
    (d) (i) The brightness of the bulb increases. (1) Magnesium is at a higher position than zinc in
    the Electrochemical Series. Magnesium loses electrons more readily to copper than zinc
    does. (1)
    (ii) The bulb does not light up. (1) There is no difference in the tendency of losing electrons
    between the two copper electrodes and so there will be no electron flow in the external
    circuit. (1)

    S5 ChemistryHomework 1P.4
    (Challenging Question)
    18. A simple chemical cell is set up as shown below.

    The solution in the beaker turns pale green after some time.
    (a) Suggest what metal X may be.
    (b) What is the function of dilute sulphuric acid?
    (c) Briefly describe any observable changes at the copper electrode and write a half equation
    for the reaction involved.
    (d) (i) Write a half equation for the reaction occurring at metal X.
    (ii) Explain why bubbles appear at metal X.
    (e) Explain why the voltmeter reading becomes zero when dilute sulphuric acid is replaced by
    pure sulphuric acid.
    (7 marks)

    Answer
    18. (a) Iron (1)
    (b) It acts as an electrolyte. (1)
    (c) Gas bubbles appear at the copper electrode. (1)
    2H+ (aq) + 2e–  H2(g) (1)
    (d) (i) Fe(s)  Fe2+ (aq) + 2e– (1)
    (ii) Metal X (iron) reacts with dilute sulphuric acid and forms hydrogen gas. (1)
    (e) Pure sulphuric acid does not contain any ions to conduct electricity. (1)

    S5 ChemistryHomework 1P.5

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