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51
MediumMCQ
On passing $0.1 \ F$ of electricity through aluminium chloride,the amount of aluminium metal deposited on the cathode is $(Al = 27)$ ............ $g$.
A
$0.9$
B
$0.3$
C
$0.27$
D
$2.7$

Solution

(A) The reduction reaction at the cathode is: $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \to Al$.
From the reaction,$3 \ F$ of electricity deposits $1 \ \text{mole}$ of $Al$,which is $27 \ g$.
Therefore,$1 \ F$ of electricity deposits $\frac{27}{3} = 9 \ g$ of $Al$.
For $0.1 \ F$ of electricity,the amount of $Al$ deposited is $9 \ g \times 0.1 = 0.9 \ g$.
52
EasyMCQ
Which of the following represents the first law of Faraday?
A
$E = mc^2$
B
$E = hv$
C
$m = ZIt$ or $m = ect$
D
$PV = nRT$

Solution

(C) The mass of the substance $(m)$ deposited or liberated at any electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity or charge $(Q)$ passed through the electrolyte.
This is mathematically represented by the equation $m = ZIt$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent,$I$ is the current in amperes,and $t$ is the time in seconds.
This can also be expressed as $m = ect$,where $e$ is the electrochemical equivalent,$c$ is the current,and $t$ is the time.
53
EasyMCQ
$5 \ A$ current is passed through a solution of zinc sulphate for $40 \ \text{minutes}$. Find the amount of zinc deposited at the cathode in $gm$.
A
$40.65$
B
$4.065$
C
$0.4065$
D
$65.04$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the mass deposited $W$ is given by $W = \frac{Z \times I \times t}{96500}$.
Here,$I = 5 \ A$,$t = 40 \times 60 \ s = 2400 \ s$,and the equivalent mass of zinc $(Zn^{2+})$ is $Z = \frac{65.38}{2} = 32.69 \ g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $W = \frac{32.69 \times 5 \times 2400}{96500}$.
$W = \frac{392280}{96500} \approx 4.065 \ g$.
54
MediumMCQ
On passing $3 \ A$ of electricity for $50 \ minutes$,$1.8 \ g$ of metal deposits. The equivalent mass of the metal is:
A
$20.5$
B
$25.8$
C
$19.3$
D
$30.7$

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass of the substance deposited $(W)$ is given by the formula: $W = \frac{E \times I \times t}{96500}$
Here,$W = 1.8 \ g$,$I = 3 \ A$,and $t = 50 \ minutes = 50 \times 60 \ seconds = 3000 \ s$.
Substituting the values into the formula: $1.8 = \frac{E \times 3 \times 3000}{96500}$
Rearranging to solve for the equivalent mass $(E)$: $E = \frac{1.8 \times 96500}{3 \times 3000} = \frac{173700}{9000} = 19.3$
Therefore,the equivalent mass of the metal is $19.3$.
55
EasyMCQ
The amount of charge required for obtaining one mole of $Al$ from $Al^{3+}$ is:
A
$3 \times 96500 \ C$
B
$96500 \ C$
C
$\frac{96500}{3} \ C$
D
$\frac{96500}{2} \ C$

Solution

(A) The reduction reaction for obtaining $Al$ from $Al^{3+}$ is given by:
$Al^{3+} + 3e^{-} \to Al$
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \text{ mole}$ of $Al^{3+}$ requires $3 \text{ moles}$ of electrons to be reduced to $1 \text{ mole}$ of $Al$.
Since the charge of $1 \text{ mole}$ of electrons is $1 \text{ Faraday} = 96500 \ C$,the total charge required is $3 \times 96500 \ C$.
56
DifficultMCQ
On passing $1 \ F$ of electricity through electrolytic cells containing $Ag^{+}$,$Ni^{2+}$,and $Cr^{3+}$ ions,the mass of $Ag$ $(At. wt. = 108)$,$Ni$ $(At. wt. = 59)$,and $Cr$ $(At. wt. = 52)$ deposited is:
A
$108 \ g$,$29.5 \ g$,$17.3 \ g$
B
$108 \ g$,$59.0 \ g$,$52.0 \ g$
C
$108.0 \ g$,$108.0 \ g$,$108.0 \ g$
D
$108 \ g$,$117.5 \ g$,$166.0 \ g$

Solution

(A) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass of a substance deposited is given by $W = Z \times Q$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent and $Q$ is the charge in Faradays.
For $1 \ F$ of electricity,the mass deposited is equal to the equivalent weight of the metal.
Equivalent weight $= \frac{\text{Atomic weight}}{\text{Valency factor (n-factor)}}$.
For $Ag^{+}$ $(n=1)$: $Eq. wt. = \frac{108}{1} = 108 \ g$.
For $Ni^{2+}$ $(n=2)$: $Eq. wt. = \frac{59}{2} = 29.5 \ g$.
For $Cr^{3+}$ $(n=3)$: $Eq. wt. = \frac{52}{3} \approx 17.33 \ g$.
Thus,the masses deposited are $108 \ g$,$29.5 \ g$,and $17.3 \ g$ respectively.
57
EasyMCQ
One Faraday of electricity when passed through a solution of copper sulphate deposits:
A
$1$ mole of $Cu$
B
$1$ $gm$ atom of $Cu$
C
$1$ molecule of $Cu$
D
$1$ $gm$ equivalent of $Cu$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the passage of $1$ Faraday of electricity deposits $1$ gram equivalent of the substance at the electrode.
For copper sulphate $(CuSO_4)$,the reaction is $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$.
Since the equivalent weight of $Cu$ is $\frac{\text{Atomic weight}}{2}$,$1$ Faraday of electricity will deposit $\frac{1}{2}$ mole of $Cu$,which is equal to $1$ gram equivalent of $Cu$.
58
MediumMCQ
When $1 \ C$ of charge is passed through an electrolyte solution,the mass deposited is equal to:
A
Equivalent weight
B
Atomic weight
C
Electrochemical equivalent
D
Chemical equivalent

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass $W$ deposited is given by $W = Z \cdot Q$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent and $Q$ is the charge in Coulombs.
If $Q = 1 \ C$,then $W = Z \cdot 1 = Z$.
Therefore,the mass deposited is equal to the electrochemical equivalent.
59
EasyMCQ
On passing $C$ ampere of electricity through an electrolyte solution for $t$ seconds,$m$ grams of metal are deposited on the cathode. The equivalent weight $E$ of the metal is:
A
$E = \frac{C \times t}{m \times 96500}$
B
$E = \frac{C \times m}{t \times 96500}$
C
$E = \frac{96500 \times m}{C \times t}$
D
$E = \frac{C \times t \times 96500}{m}$

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass of the substance deposited $(m)$ is given by the formula: $m = \frac{E \times I \times t}{F}$,where $E$ is the equivalent weight,$I$ is the current in amperes,$t$ is the time in seconds,and $F$ is Faraday's constant $(96500 \ C \ mol^{-1})$.
Given $I = C$,we have $m = \frac{E \times C \times t}{96500}$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $E$: $E = \frac{m \times 96500}{C \times t}$.
60
EasyMCQ
How many $Faradays$ are required to generate one gram atom of magnesium from $MgCl_2$?
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The reduction reaction for magnesium is: $Mg^{2+} + 2e^- \to Mg(s)$.
One gram atom of $Mg$ corresponds to $1 \, \text{mole}$ of $Mg$ atoms.
From the balanced equation,$1 \, \text{mole}$ of $Mg^{2+}$ ions requires $2 \, \text{moles}$ of electrons to be reduced to $1 \, \text{mole}$ of $Mg$.
Since $1 \, \text{mole}$ of electrons carries a charge of $1 \, \text{Faraday}$,$2 \, \text{moles}$ of electrons carry $2 \, \text{Faradays}$ of charge.
Therefore,$2 \, \text{Faradays}$ are required.
61
MediumMCQ
To deposit $0.6354 \ g$ of copper by electrolysis of aqueous cupric sulphate solution,the amount of electricity required (in coulombs) is
A
$9650$
B
$4825$
C
$3860$
D
$1930$

Solution

(D) The chemical reaction for the deposition of copper is: $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \to Cu$.
The equivalent mass of copper $(Cu)$ is calculated as: $E_{Cu} = \frac{63.54}{2} = 31.77 \ g/eq$.
According to Faraday's law,the amount of electricity $(Q)$ required to deposit $0.6354 \ g$ of $Cu$ is:
$Q = \frac{\text{mass} \times 96500}{E_{Cu}} = \frac{0.6354 \times 96500}{31.77} = 1930 \ C$.
62
EasyMCQ
In the electrolysis of a fused salt,the weight of the deposit on an electrode will not depend on:
A
Temperature of the bath
B
Current intensity
C
Electrochemical equivalent of ions
D
Time for electrolysis

Solution

(A) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass $(m)$ of the substance deposited is given by the formula: $m = Z \times I \times t$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent,$I$ is the current intensity,and $t$ is the time for which electrolysis is carried out.
From this relation,it is clear that the weight of the deposit depends on the current intensity,electrochemical equivalent,and time.
It does not depend on the temperature of the bath.
Therefore,the correct option is $(A)$.
63
EasyMCQ
Faraday's laws of electrolysis will fail when
A
Temperature is increased
B
Inert electrodes are used
C
$A$ mixture of electrolytes is used
D
In none of these cases

Solution

(D) Faraday's laws of electrolysis are fundamental principles that relate the amount of substance deposited or liberated at electrodes to the quantity of electricity passed through the electrolyte.
These laws are universal and hold true under all the conditions mentioned:
$1$. Increasing the temperature affects the rate of reaction and conductivity but does not invalidate the laws.
$2$. Inert electrodes do not participate in the chemical reaction,which is consistent with the assumptions of the laws.
$3$. $A$ mixture of electrolytes simply involves competing reactions at the electrodes,which can be calculated using the laws based on discharge potentials.
Therefore,Faraday's laws do not fail in any of these cases.
64
EasyMCQ
According to the first law of Faraday,the weight of a substance discharged at the electrode is:
A
$W = ZQ$
B
$W = eF$
C
$W = \frac{Z}{F} \, It$
D
$W = ZI$

Solution

(A) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass $(W)$ of a substance deposited or liberated at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity $(Q)$ passed through the electrolyte.
$W \propto Q$
$W = ZQ$
Since $Q = I \times t$,where $I$ is the current in amperes and $t$ is the time in seconds,the equation can be written as:
$W = Z \times I \times t$
Here,$Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent of the substance.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
65
MediumMCQ
When $0.04$ faraday of electricity is passed through a solution of $CaSO_4$,then the weight of $Ca^{2+}$ metal deposited at the cathode is $.............$ $g$.
A
$0.2$
B
$0.4$
C
$0.6$
D
$0.8$

Solution

(D) The reduction reaction at the cathode is: $Ca^{2+} + 2e^{-} \to Ca$
The equivalent weight of $Ca$ is calculated as: $E_{Ca} = \frac{\text{Atomic mass}}{\text{Valency factor}} = \frac{40}{2} = 20$
The weight of metal deposited is given by: $W_{Ca} = E_{Ca} \times \text{Number of faradays}$
$W_{Ca} = 20 \times 0.04 = 0.8 \ g$
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
66
MediumMCQ
$A$ current of $2.0 \ A$ is passed for $5 \ hours$ through a molten metal salt,which deposits $22.2 \ g$ of metal (At. wt. $= 177$). The oxidation state of the metal in the metal salt is:
A
$+1$
B
$+2$
C
$+3$
D
$+4$

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the mass of metal deposited is given by $W = \frac{Z \times I \times t}{n \times F}$,where $Z$ is the atomic weight,$I$ is current,$t$ is time,$n$ is the oxidation state (valency),and $F$ is Faraday's constant $(96500 \ C/mol)$.
Given: $W = 22.2 \ g$,$I = 2.0 \ A$,$t = 5 \ hours = 5 \times 3600 \ s = 18000 \ s$,$At. \ wt. = 177$.
Using the formula $W = \frac{At. \ wt. \times I \times t}{n \times 96500}$,we rearrange to find $n$:
$n = \frac{At. \ wt. \times I \times t}{W \times 96500}$
$n = \frac{177 \times 2.0 \times 18000}{22.2 \times 96500}$
$n = \frac{6372000}{2142300} \approx 2.97 \approx 3$.
Therefore,the oxidation state of the metal is $+3$.
67
MediumMCQ
On passing $0.5 \ F$ of electricity through $NaCl$,the amount of $Cl_2$ gas deposited at the anode is .............. $g$.
A
$35.5$
B
$17.75$
C
$71$
D
$142$

Solution

(B) The reaction at the anode is: $2Cl^- \rightarrow Cl_2 + 2e^-$.
According to Faraday's law,the number of equivalents of substance deposited is equal to the number of Faradays passed.
Number of equivalents of $Cl_2 = 0.5$.
Equivalent weight of $Cl_2 = \frac{\text{Molar mass}}{\text{n-factor}} = \frac{71}{2} = 35.5$.
Mass of $Cl_2$ deposited $= \text{Number of equivalents} \times \text{Equivalent weight} = 0.5 \times 35.5 = 17.75 \ g$.
68
MediumMCQ
What is the amount of chlorine evolved when $2 \ A$ of current is passed for $30 \ min$ in an aqueous solution of $NaCl$ (in $g$)?
A
$0.66$
B
$1.32$
C
$33$
D
$99$

Solution

(B) The reaction at the anode is: $Cl^{-} \to \frac{1}{2}Cl_2 + e^-$
The equivalent mass of $Cl_2$ is: $E_{Cl_2} = \frac{71}{2} = 35.5 \ g/eq$
Using Faraday's law of electrolysis: $W = \frac{E \times I \times t}{96500}$
Given: $I = 2 \ A$,$t = 30 \ min = 1800 \ s$,$E = 35.5 \ g/eq$
$W = \frac{35.5 \times 2 \times 1800}{96500} \approx 1.32 \ g$.
69
MediumMCQ
On passing a current through $KCl$ solution,$19.5 \ g$ of potassium is deposited. If the same quantity of electricity is passed through a solution of aluminium chloride,the amount of aluminium deposited is ............ $g$
A
$4.5$
B
$9$
C
$13.5$
D
$27$

Solution

(A) The reactions at the cathode are:
$K^+ + e^- \rightarrow K$
$Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al$
According to Faraday's laws of electrolysis,the mass deposited is proportional to the equivalent mass.
Moles of $K$ deposited $= 19.5 \ g / 39 \ g/mol = 0.5 \ mol$.
Since $1 \ mol$ of $K^+$ requires $1 \ mol$ of electrons,$0.5 \ mol$ of electrons are passed.
For $Al^{3+}$,the reaction is $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al$.
Thus,$3 \ mol$ of electrons deposit $1 \ mol$ of $Al$.
So,$0.5 \ mol$ of electrons will deposit $0.5 / 3 = 1/6 \ mol$ of $Al$.
Mass of $Al$ deposited $= (1/6) \ mol \times 27 \ g/mol = 4.5 \ g$.
70
EasyMCQ
Faraday's laws of electrolysis state that the mass deposited on an electrode is proportional to:
A
$m \propto I^2$
B
$m \propto Q$
C
$m \propto Q^2$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass $(m)$ of the substance deposited or liberated at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity $(Q)$ passed through the electrolyte.
Mathematically,$m \propto Q$ or $m = ZQ$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent.
71
MediumMCQ
$A$ current is passed for $2 \, \text{hours}$ through an acidic solution,liberating $11.2 \, L$ of oxygen at $NTP$ at the anode. What will be the amount of copper deposited at the cathode by the same current when passed through a solution of copper sulphate for the same duration? .......... $g$
A
$16$
B
$63$
C
$31.5$
D
$8$

Solution

(B) At $NTP$,$1 \, \text{mole}$ of $O_2$ gas occupies $22.4 \, L$ and corresponds to $4 \, \text{equivalents}$ (since $2H_2O \rightarrow O_2 + 4H^+ + 4e^-$,$n$-factor $= 4$ per mole of $O_2$).
Number of equivalents of $O_2 = \frac{11.2 \, L}{22.4 \, L/\text{mol}} \times 4 = 2 \, \text{equivalents}$.
According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the number of equivalents of substance deposited at the cathode is equal to the number of equivalents of substance liberated at the anode.
Therefore,equivalents of $Cu = 2$.
Mass of $Cu = \text{Equivalents} \times \text{Equivalent weight of } Cu$.
Equivalent weight of $Cu = \frac{\text{Atomic mass}}{n\text{-factor}} = \frac{63}{2} = 31.5 \, g$.
Mass of $Cu = 2 \times 31.5 = 63 \, g$.
72
MediumMCQ
During the electrolysis of a solution of $AgNO_3$,$9650 \ C$ of charge passes through the electroplating bath. The mass of silver deposited at the cathode will be .............. $g$.
A
$1.08$
B
$10.8$
C
$21.6$
D
$108$

Solution

(B) The reduction reaction at the cathode is: $Ag^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Ag(s)$.
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,$1 \ \text{mole}$ of electrons $(96500 \ C)$ deposits $1 \ \text{mole}$ of silver $(108 \ g)$.
Therefore,the mass of silver deposited by $9650 \ C$ of charge is:
$\text{Mass} = \frac{108 \ g}{96500 \ C} \times 9650 \ C = 10.8 \ g$.
73
MediumMCQ
Total charge on $1 \, \text{mole}$ of a monovalent metal ion is equal to
A
$9.65 \times 10^4 \, C$
B
$6.28 \times 10^{18} \, C$
C
$1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, C$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The charge on $1 \, \text{mole}$ of a monovalent metal ion $(M^+)$ is equal to the charge of $1 \, \text{mole}$ of electrons.
This is calculated as $N_A \times e^-$,where $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, \text{mol}^{-1}$ and $e^- = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \, C$.
Total charge $= (6.022 \times 10^{23}) \times (1.602 \times 10^{-19}) \approx 96485 \, C \approx 9.65 \times 10^4 \, C$.
This quantity is also known as $1 \, \text{Faraday} \, (F)$.
74
MediumMCQ
How much chlorine will be liberated on passing $1 \ A$ current for $30 \ minutes$ through $NaCl$ solution?
A
$0.66 \ g$
B
$0.33 \ g$
C
$0.66 \ mole$
D
$0.33 \ mole$

Solution

(A) The reaction at the anode is: $2Cl^- \rightarrow Cl_2 + 2e^-$.
According to Faraday's law,the amount of charge $Q$ passed is $Q = I \times t = 1 \ A \times (30 \times 60 \ s) = 1800 \ C$.
The number of moles of electrons passed is $n_e = \frac{Q}{F} = \frac{1800}{96500} \approx 0.01865 \ mol$.
From the reaction,$2 \ mol$ of electrons produce $1 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$.
Therefore,moles of $Cl_2$ produced = $\frac{0.01865}{2} = 0.009325 \ mol$.
The mass of $Cl_2$ produced = $0.009325 \ mol \times 71 \ g/mol \approx 0.66 \ g$.
75
MediumMCQ
The number of electrons involved in redox reactions when $1$ Faraday of electricity is passed through an electrolyte in solution is
A
$6.022 \times 10^{23}$
B
$6.022 \times 10^{-23}$
C
$96500$
D
$1.602 \times 10^{-19}$

Solution

(A) By definition,$1$ Faraday $(F)$ is the charge carried by $1$ mole of electrons.
Since $1$ mole of any substance contains $6.022 \times 10^{23}$ particles,$1$ Faraday of electricity involves $6.022 \times 10^{23}$ electrons.
76
MediumMCQ
Faraday's laws of electrolysis are related to the
A
Atomic number of cation
B
Atomic number of anion
C
Equivalent weight of the electrolyte
D
Speed of the cation

Solution

(C) Faraday's first law of electrolysis states that the mass $(w)$ of the substance deposited or liberated at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity $(Q)$ passed through the electrolyte.
Mathematically,$w = Z \times Q = Z \times i \times t$.
Here,$Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent,which is defined as $Z = \frac{E}{F}$,where $E$ is the equivalent weight of the substance and $F$ is Faraday's constant.
Therefore,$w = \frac{E \times i \times t}{F}$.
Since $F$ is constant,if the current $(i)$ and time $(t)$ are kept constant,then $w \propto E$.
Thus,Faraday's laws are related to the equivalent weight of the electrolyte.
77
MediumMCQ
The electric charge required for the electrolytic decomposition of one gram equivalent of a substance is
A
One ampere per second
B
$96500 \, C$
C
One ampere for one hour
D
Charge on one mole of electrons

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's laws of electrolysis,the amount of electricity required to deposit or liberate one gram equivalent of a substance is equal to one Faraday.
One Faraday is equal to approximately $96500 \, C$,which is the charge carried by one mole of electrons.
78
MediumMCQ
The electrolytic cells,one containing acidified ferrous chloride and another acidified ferric chloride,are connected in series. The ratio of iron deposited at the cathodes in the two cells when electricity is passed through the cells will be:
A
$3 : 1$
B
$2 : 1$
C
$1 : 1$
D
$3 : 2$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's second law of electrolysis,when the same quantity of electricity is passed through different electrolytes connected in series,the mass of substances deposited is proportional to their equivalent weights.
For $Fe^{2+} \to Fe$,the change in oxidation state is $2$,so the equivalent weight is $E_1 = \frac{\text{Atomic weight}}{2}$.
For $Fe^{3+} \to Fe$,the change in oxidation state is $3$,so the equivalent weight is $E_2 = \frac{\text{Atomic weight}}{3}$.
The ratio of the mass of iron deposited is $W_1 : W_2 = E_1 : E_2 = \frac{\text{Atomic weight}}{2} : \frac{\text{Atomic weight}}{3} = 3 : 2$.
79
MediumMCQ
When $96500 \ C$ of electricity is passed through a copper sulphate solution,the amount of copper deposited will be ............... $mol$.
A
$0.25$
B
$0.50$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) The reaction at the cathode for the reduction of copper ions is: $Cu^{2+} (aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu (s)$.
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the passage of $1 \ F$ $(96500 \ C)$ of electricity deposits $1 \ \text{gram equivalent}$ of the metal.
For copper,the equivalent mass is $\frac{\text{molar mass}}{2} = \frac{63.5}{2} = 31.75 \ g$.
Since $1 \ \text{mole}$ of $Cu$ weighs $63.5 \ g$,$31.75 \ g$ corresponds to $\frac{31.75}{63.5} = 0.5 \ mol$ of $Cu$.
Thus,passing $96500 \ C$ of electricity deposits $0.5 \ mol$ of copper.
80
MediumMCQ
During electrolysis of fused aluminium chloride,$0.9 \ g$ of aluminium was deposited on the cathode. The volume of chlorine liberated at the anode will be .............. $litres$ (at $STP$).
A
$2.24$
B
$11.2$
C
$1.12$
D
$5.6$

Solution

(C) The chemical reaction for the electrolysis of fused $AlCl_3$ is:
$AlCl_3 \rightarrow Al^{3+} + 3Cl^-$.
At the cathode: $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al$.
At the anode: $2Cl^- \rightarrow Cl_2 + 2e^-$.
Given mass of $Al = 0.9 \ g$.
Molar mass of $Al = 27 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $Al = \frac{0.9}{27} = \frac{1}{30} \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $3 \ mol$ of electrons,and $2 \ mol$ of $Cl^-$ produce $1 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$ (requiring $2 \ mol$ of electrons).
Total electrons passed = $3 \times \text{moles of } Al = 3 \times \frac{1}{30} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Moles of $Cl_2$ produced = $\frac{\text{Total electrons}}{2} = \frac{0.1}{2} = 0.05 \ mol$.
Volume of $Cl_2$ at $STP = 0.05 \ mol \times 22.4 \ L/mol = 1.12 \ L$.
81
EasyMCQ
Faraday has the dimensions of
A
Coulombs
B
Coulomb equivalent
C
Coulomb per equivalent
D
Coulomb per degree Kelvin

Solution

(C) The Faraday constant $(F)$ represents the magnitude of electric charge per mole of electrons.
It is defined as the product of the Avogadro constant $(N_A)$ and the elementary charge $(e)$.
Its unit is $C \ mol^{-1}$,which corresponds to $Coulomb \ per \ equivalent$ (since $1 \ mole$ of electrons is equivalent to $1 \ equivalent$ in redox reactions).
82
MediumMCQ
The required charge for one equivalent weight of silver deposited on cathode is
A
$9.65 \times 10^7 \ C$
B
$9.65 \times 10^4 \ C$
C
$9.65 \times 10^3 \ C$
D
$9.65 \times 10^5 \ C$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the charge required to deposit one equivalent weight of any substance is equal to $1 \ Faraday$.
$1 \ Faraday = 96500 \ C = 9.65 \times 10^4 \ C$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(B)$.
83
MediumMCQ
$96500 \ C$ of electric charge liberates how many grams of $Cu$ from $CuSO_4$ solution?
A
$63.5$
B
$31.75$
C
$96500$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) The reaction for the reduction of copper ions is: $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \to Cu(s)$.
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the amount of substance deposited is given by $m = \frac{M \times Q}{n \times F}$.
Here,$Q = 96500 \ C$,$F = 96500 \ C/mol$,$M = 63.5 \ g/mol$,and $n = 2$.
Therefore,$m = \frac{63.5 \times 96500}{2 \times 96500} = \frac{63.5}{2} = 31.75 \ g$.
84
MediumMCQ
$A$ current of strength $2.5 \ A$ was passed through $CuSO_4$ solution for $6 \ \text{minutes} \ 26 \ \text{seconds}$. The amount of copper deposited is .............. $g$ (Atomic weight of $Cu = 63.5$) $(1 \ F = 96500 \ C)$
A
$0.3175$
B
$3.175$
C
$0.635$
D
$6.35$

Solution

(A) The reaction for the deposition of copper is: $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$.
Total time in seconds: $t = (6 \times 60) + 26 = 386 \ s$.
Total charge passed: $Q = I \times t = 2.5 \ A \times 386 \ s = 965 \ C$.
According to Faraday's law,$2 \ F$ $(2 \times 96500 \ C)$ of charge deposits $1 \ \text{mole}$ of $Cu$ $(63.5 \ g)$.
Mass of $Cu$ deposited = $\frac{63.5 \times 965}{2 \times 96500} = \frac{63.5}{200} = 0.3175 \ g$.
85
MediumMCQ
$A$ certain quantity of electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of $AgNO_3$ and a cupric salt solution connected in series. The amount of $Ag$ deposited is $1.08 \ g$. The amount of copper deposited is ............. $g$ (atomic weight of $Cu = 63.5$; $Ag = 108$).
A
$0.6454$
B
$6.354$
C
$0.3177$
D
$3.177$

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's second law of electrolysis,for cells connected in series,the mass of substances deposited is proportional to their equivalent weights.
$\frac{\text{Mass of } Cu}{\text{Mass of } Ag} = \frac{\text{Equivalent weight of } Cu}{\text{Equivalent weight of } Ag}$
The equivalent weight of $Ag$ $(Ag^+)$ is $108/1 = 108$.
The equivalent weight of $Cu$ $(Cu^{2+})$ is $63.5/2 = 31.75$.
$\frac{\text{Mass of } Cu}{1.08 \ g} = \frac{31.75}{108}$
$\text{Mass of } Cu = \frac{31.75 \times 1.08}{108} = 0.3175 \ g$.
The closest option is $0.3177 \ g$.
86
MediumMCQ
The number of electrons required to deposit $1 \ g$ atom of aluminium (at. wt. $= 27$) from a solution of aluminium chloride will be ............ $N$ (where $N$ is Avogadro's number).
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) The reduction reaction for the deposition of aluminium from aluminium chloride $(AlCl_3)$ is:
$Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al(s)$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mole$ of $Al^{3+}$ ions requires $3 \ moles$ of electrons to be reduced to $1 \ mole$ of $Al$ metal.
Since $1 \ g$ atom of $Al$ is equivalent to $1 \ mole$ of $Al$ atoms,the number of electrons required is $3 \ moles$.
Since $1 \ mole$ contains $N$ electrons (where $N$ is Avogadro's number),the total number of electrons required is $3N$.
87
DifficultMCQ
Three faradays of electricity are passed through molten $Al_2O_3$,aqueous solution of $CuSO_4$ and molten $NaCl$ taken in different electrolytic cells. The amount of $Al$,$Cu$ and $Na$ deposited at the cathodes will be in the ratio of
A
$1 \ mol : 2 \ mol : 3 \ mol$
B
$3 \ mol : 2 \ mol : 1 \ mol$
C
$1 \ mol : 1.5 \ mol : 3 \ mol$
D
$1.5 \ mol : 2 \ mol : 3 \ mol$

Solution

(C) The reduction reactions at the cathodes are:
$Al^{3+} + 3e^- \to Al$ (requires $3 \ mol$ of electrons for $1 \ mol$ of $Al$)
$Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \to Cu$ (requires $2 \ mol$ of electrons for $1 \ mol$ of $Cu$)
$Na^+ + e^- \to Na$ (requires $1 \ mol$ of electrons for $1 \ mol$ of $Na$)
Given $3 \ F$ ($3 \ mol$ of electrons) are passed through each cell:
Moles of $Al$ deposited $= \frac{3 \ F}{3 \ F/mol} = 1 \ mol$
Moles of $Cu$ deposited $= \frac{3 \ F}{2 \ F/mol} = 1.5 \ mol$
Moles of $Na$ deposited $= \frac{3 \ F}{1 \ F/mol} = 3 \ mol$
Therefore,the ratio is $1 \ mol : 1.5 \ mol : 3 \ mol$.
88
MediumMCQ
The number of $Faradays$ needed to reduce $4 \ g$ equivalents of $Cu^{++}$ to $Cu$ metal will be:
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$0.5$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the number of $Faradays$ of electricity required is equal to the number of gram equivalents of the substance reduced or oxidized.
Given that we need to reduce $4 \ g$ equivalents of $Cu^{++}$ to $Cu$ metal.
Therefore,the number of $Faradays$ required is equal to $4$.
89
MediumMCQ
When electricity is passed through the solution of $AlCl_3$,$13.5 \ g$ of $Al$ are deposited. The number of Faraday required is:
A
$0.50$
B
$1.00$
C
$1.50$
D
$2.00$

Solution

(C) The reduction reaction for $Al^{3+}$ is: $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al(s)$.
The molar mass of $Al$ is $27 \ g/mol$.
The number of moles of $Al$ deposited is $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{13.5 \ g}{27 \ g/mol} = 0.5 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $3 \ Faraday$ of electricity.
Therefore,$0.5 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $0.5 \times 3 = 1.5 \ Faraday$ of electricity.
90
EasyMCQ
The value of one Faraday is .............. $C \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$95500$
B
$96550$
C
$96500$
D
$98500$

Solution

(C) Faraday's constant $(F)$ is defined as the total charge carried by $1 \ mol$ of electrons.
It is calculated by multiplying the charge of a single electron $(1.602 \times 10^{-19} \ C)$ by Avogadro's number $(6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$.
$F = (1.602 \times 10^{-19} \ C) \times (6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}) \approx 96485 \ C \ mol^{-1}$.
For standard calculations,this value is rounded to $96500 \ C \ mol^{-1}$.
91
MediumMCQ
The quantity of electricity needed to liberate $0.5 \ g$ equivalent of an element is
A
$48250 \ F$
B
$48250 \ C$
C
$193000 \ F$
D
$193000 \ C$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the quantity of electricity $(Q)$ required to liberate $1 \ g$ equivalent of any substance is $1 \ Faraday$ $(1 \ F)$,which is equal to $96500 \ C$.
Therefore,for $0.5 \ g$ equivalent of an element,the electricity required is:
$Q = 0.5 \times 96500 \ C = 48250 \ C$.
92
MediumMCQ
The number of coulombs required for the deposition of $107.870 \ g$ of silver is
A
$96500$
B
$48250$
C
$193000$
D
$10000$

Solution

(A) The reaction for the deposition of silver is: $Ag^+ + e^- \rightarrow Ag(s)$.
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mole$ of electrons is required to deposit $1 \ mole$ of silver.
The molar mass of silver $(Ag)$ is $107.870 \ g/mol$.
Thus,$107.870 \ g$ of silver corresponds to $1 \ mole$ of silver.
Since $1 \ mole$ of electrons carries a charge of $1 \ Faraday$,which is equal to $96500 \ C$,the charge required is $96500 \ C$.
93
EasyMCQ
The mass deposited at an electrode during electrolysis is directly proportional to which of the following?
A
Atomic weight
B
Equivalent weight
C
Molecular weight
D
Atomic number

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass $(m)$ of a substance deposited or liberated at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity $(Q)$ passed through the electrolyte: $m \propto Q$.
Since $Q = I \times t$,we have $m = Z \times I \times t$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent.
The electrochemical equivalent $(Z)$ is defined as the mass deposited by $1 \text{ Coulomb}$ of charge,and it is related to the equivalent weight $(E)$ by the formula $Z = \frac{E}{F}$,where $F$ is Faraday's constant.
Therefore,the mass deposited is directly proportional to the equivalent weight of the substance.
94
MediumMCQ
From the solution of which of the following will one Faraday of electricity liberate one gram atom of metal?
A
$NaCl$
B
$BaCl_2$
C
$CuSO_4$
D
$AlCl_3$

Solution

(A) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the amount of substance deposited is given by $w = \frac{M \times Q}{n \times F}$,where $M$ is the molar mass,$Q$ is the charge in Faraday,and $n$ is the valency of the metal ion.
For $1 \ g$ atom of metal,the amount deposited must be equal to its atomic mass $(M)$.
Thus,$M = \frac{M \times 1}{n}$,which implies $n = 1$.
Among the given options,$Na^+$ has a valency of $1$.
Therefore,$1 \ Faraday$ of electricity will liberate $1 \ g$ atom of $Na$ from $NaCl$ solution.
95
MediumMCQ
The atomic weight of $Fe$ is $56$. The weight of $Fe$ deposited from $FeCl_3$ solution by passing $0.6$ Faraday of electricity is $............$ $g$.
A
$5.6$
B
$11.2$
C
$22.4$
D
$33.6$

Solution

(B) The reaction for the deposition of $Fe$ from $FeCl_3$ is: $Fe^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Fe(s)$.
According to Faraday's law,the number of moles of metal deposited is equal to the number of Faradays passed divided by the valency factor ($n$-factor).
Here,the $n$-factor for $Fe^{3+}$ is $3$.
Number of moles of $Fe = \frac{\text{Faradays passed}}{n\text{-factor}} = \frac{0.6}{3} = 0.2 \ mol$.
Weight of $Fe = \text{moles} \times \text{atomic weight} = 0.2 \times 56 = 11.2 \ g$.
96
EasyMCQ
$2.5 \, F$ of electricity are passed through a $CuSO_4$ solution. The number of gram equivalents of $Cu$ deposited on the cathode is $....$
A
$0$
B
$1.25$
C
$2.5$
D
$5.0$

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the number of gram equivalents of a substance deposited at an electrode is equal to the number of Faradays of electricity passed through the electrolyte.
Given that $2.5 \, F$ of electricity is passed,the number of gram equivalents of $Cu$ deposited will be $2.5$.
97
MediumMCQ
Silver is removed electrically from $200 \ mL$ of a $0.1 \ N$ solution of $AgNO_3$ by a current of $0.1 \ A$. How long will it take to remove half of the silver from the solution? $(F = 96500 \ C \ mol^{-1})$
A
$16$
B
$9650$
C
$100$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) The number of equivalents of $AgNO_3$ present is $N \times V(L) = 0.1 \times 0.2 = 0.02 \ \text{equivalents}$.
We need to remove half of the silver,which is $0.02 / 2 = 0.01 \ \text{equivalents}$.
According to Faraday's law,the number of equivalents deposited is given by $W = \frac{I \times t}{96500}$.
Substituting the values: $0.01 = \frac{0.1 \times t}{96500}$.
Solving for $t$: $t = 0.01 \times 96500 / 0.1 = 9650 \ \text{seconds}$.
98
MediumMCQ
In order to separate oxygen from one mole of $H_2O$,the required quantity of electricity in coulombs is:
A
$1.93 \times 10^5$
B
$9.6 \times 10^4$
C
$1.8$
D
$3.2$

Solution

(A) The chemical reaction for the electrolysis of water is: $H_2O(l) \rightarrow H_2(g) + \frac{1}{2} O_2(g)$.
In this reaction,oxygen is in the $-2$ oxidation state in $H_2O$ and becomes $0$ in $O_2$.
For $\frac{1}{2} \text{ mole of } O_2$,the change in oxidation state is $2$ electrons per mole of $O$ atom.
Since we have $1 \text{ mole of } H_2O$,it contains $1 \text{ mole of } O$ atoms.
The reaction for the oxidation of oxygen is: $O^{2-} \rightarrow \frac{1}{2} O_2 + 2e^-$.
Thus,$n = 2$ moles of electrons are required for $1 \text{ mole of } H_2O$.
Using Faraday's law,$Q = n \times F = 2 \times 96487 \ C \approx 192974 \ C$.
Rounding to significant figures,$Q = 1.93 \times 10^5 \ C$.
99
MediumMCQ
$A$ current of $0.25 \, A$ is passed through $CuSO_4$ solution placed in a voltameter for $45 \, minutes$. The amount of $Cu$ deposited on the cathode is ............. $g$ $(At. \, weight \, of \, Cu = 63.6)$.
A
$0.22$
B
$0.20$
C
$0.25$
D
$0.30$

Solution

(A) Given: Current $(I)$ $= 0.25 \, A$,Time $(t)$ $= 45 \, min = 45 \times 60 \, s = 2700 \, s$.
The reaction at the cathode is: $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$.
According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the mass $(w)$ deposited is given by: $w = \frac{M \times I \times t}{n \times F}$.
Here,$M$ (molar mass of $Cu$) $= 63.6 \, g/mol$,$n$ (number of electrons) $= 2$,and $F$ (Faraday constant) $= 96500 \, C/mol$.
Substituting the values: $w = \frac{63.6 \times 0.25 \times 2700}{2 \times 96500}$.
$w = \frac{42930}{193000} \approx 0.222 \, g$.
Rounding to the nearest option,the value is $0.22 \, g$.
100
EasyMCQ
What is the nature of the Faraday constant?
A
It is a numerical constant.
B
It depends on the equivalent weight.
C
It depends on the current passed.
D
It depends on the number of electrons.

Solution

(A) The Faraday constant $(F)$ is defined as the charge carried by one mole of electrons. Its value is approximately $96485 \ C \ mol^{-1}$. It is a universal physical constant and does not depend on the current passed,the equivalent weight,or the number of electrons involved in a specific reaction. However,in the context of Faraday's laws of electrolysis,the total charge $(Q)$ passed is given by $Q = I \times t$,where $I$ is the current and $t$ is time. The amount of substance deposited is related to the charge passed divided by the Faraday constant. Given the options provided,the statement that it is a numerical constant is the most accurate description.

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