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101
MediumMCQ
If $0.5 \, A$ current is passed through an acidified silver nitrate solution for $10 \, min$,the mass of silver deposited on the cathode is ........... $g$ (equivalent weight of silver $= 108$).
A
$0.235$
B
$0.336$
C
$0.536$
D
$0.636$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass of substance deposited $(W)$ is given by the formula: $W = \frac{E \cdot I \cdot t}{96500}$.
Here,$E = 108 \, g/eq$,$I = 0.5 \, A$,and $t = 10 \times 60 = 600 \, s$.
Substituting the values: $W = \frac{108 \times 0.5 \times 600}{96500}$.
$W = \frac{32400}{96500} \approx 0.3357 \, g$.
Rounding to three decimal places,we get $0.336 \, g$.
102
EasyMCQ
The quantity of electricity required to liberate $112 \, cm^3$ of hydrogen at $STP$ from acidified water is
A
$0.01 \, Faraday$
B
$0.1 \, Faraday$
C
$965 \, Coulomb$
D
$96500 \, Coulomb$

Solution

(C) The electrode reaction for the liberation of hydrogen is: $2 H^+ + 2 e^- \rightarrow H_2$.
According to the reaction,$2 \, \text{moles}$ of electrons (or $2 \, F$ of charge) are required to liberate $1 \, \text{mole}$ of $H_2$ gas.
$1 \, \text{mole}$ of $H_2$ gas at $STP$ occupies $22400 \, cm^3$.
Thus,$22400 \, cm^3$ of $H_2$ requires $2 \, F$ of electricity.
Therefore,$112 \, cm^3$ of $H_2$ requires: $\frac{2 \, F \times 112 \, cm^3}{22400 \, cm^3} = 0.01 \, F$.
Since $1 \, F = 96500 \, C$,the charge is $0.01 \times 96500 \, C = 965 \, C$.
103
MediumMCQ
The amount of silver deposited by passing $241.25 \ C$ of charge through a silver nitrate solution is
A
$2.7 \ g$
B
$2.7 \ mg$
C
$0.27 \ g$
D
$0.54 \ g$

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass of substance deposited is given by $m = Z \times Q$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent and $Q$ is the charge in Coulombs.
The electrochemical equivalent of silver $(Ag)$ is approximately $1.118 \times 10^{-3} \ g/C$.
Given,$Q = 241.25 \ C$.
Therefore,the mass of silver deposited is $m = 1.118 \times 10^{-3} \ g/C \times 241.25 \ C$.
$m \approx 0.2697 \ g \approx 0.27 \ g$.
104
MediumMCQ
When $1 \ F$ of electricity is passed through acidulated water,the volume of $O_2$ evolved at $STP$ is ............. $dm^{3}$.
A
$11.2$
B
$5.6$
C
$22.4$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) The electrolysis of water involves the oxidation of water at the anode:
$2H_2O \rightarrow O_2 + 4H^+ + 4e^-$
According to the reaction,$4 \ F$ of electricity produces $1 \ \text{mole}$ of $O_2$ gas.
At $STP$,$1 \ \text{mole}$ of any gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$.
Therefore,$4 \ F$ produces $22.4 \ dm^3$ of $O_2$.
For $1 \ F$ of electricity,the volume of $O_2$ evolved is $\frac{22.4 \ dm^3}{4} = 5.6 \ dm^3$.
105
EasyMCQ
Charge required to liberate $11.5 \ g$ of sodium is:
A
$0.5 \ F$
B
$0.1 \ F$
C
$1.5 \ F$
D
$96500 \ C$

Solution

(A) The reduction reaction for sodium is: $Na^{+} + e^{-} \to Na$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $e^{-}$ (which is $1 \ F$ of charge) is required to deposit $1 \ mol$ of $Na$.
Molar mass of $Na = 23 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $Na = \frac{11.5 \ g}{23 \ g/mol} = 0.5 \ mol$.
Therefore,the charge required $= 0.5 \ mol \times 1 \ F/mol = 0.5 \ F$.
106
MediumMCQ
In the electrolysis of water,one Faraday of electrical energy would evolve
A
One mole of oxygen
B
One $g$ atom of oxygen
C
$8 \ g$ of oxygen
D
$22.4 \ L$ of oxygen

Solution

(C) The electrolysis of water is represented by the reaction: $2H_2O \rightarrow 4H^{+} + 4e^{-} + O_2$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$4 \ F$ of charge is required to produce $1 \ \text{mole}$ of $O_2$.
The molar mass of $O_2$ is $32 \ g/\text{mol}$.
Therefore,$4 \ F$ of charge produces $32 \ g$ of $O_2$.
Thus,$1 \ F$ of charge will produce $\frac{32}{4} = 8 \ g$ of $O_2$.
107
MediumMCQ
An electric current is passed through silver nitrate solution using silver electrodes. $10.79 \ g$ of silver was found to be deposited on the cathode. If the same amount of electricity is passed through copper sulphate solution using copper electrodes,the weight of copper deposited on the cathode is ............. $g$
A
$6.4$
B
$2.3$
C
$12.8$
D
$3.2$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's second law of electrolysis,the mass of different substances deposited by the same quantity of electricity is proportional to their equivalent weights.
Number of equivalents of $Ag$ $=$ Number of equivalents of $Cu$.
Equivalent weight of $Ag = \frac{\text{Atomic mass of } Ag}{\text{Valency of } Ag} = \frac{108}{1} = 108$.
Equivalent weight of $Cu = \frac{\text{Atomic mass of } Cu}{\text{Valency of } Cu} = \frac{63.5}{2} = 31.75$.
Using the formula: $\frac{\text{Mass of } Ag}{\text{Equivalent weight of } Ag} = \frac{\text{Mass of } Cu}{\text{Equivalent weight of } Cu}$.
$\frac{10.79}{108} = \frac{\text{Mass of } Cu}{31.75}$.
$\text{Mass of } Cu = \frac{10.79 \times 31.75}{108} \approx 3.17 \ g \approx 3.2 \ g$.
108
EasyMCQ
The laws of electrolysis were proposed by
A
Kohlrausch
B
Faraday
C
Nernst
D
Berthelot

Solution

(B) The laws of electrolysis were proposed by Michael Faraday in $1833$ to describe the relationship between the amount of electricity passed through an electrolyte and the amount of substance deposited or liberated at the electrodes.
109
DifficultMCQ
How many atoms of calcium will be deposited from a solution of $CaCl_2$ by a current of $0.25 \, mA$ flowing for $60 \, s$?
A
$4.68 \times 10^{15}$
B
$4.68 \times 10^{16}$
C
$4.68 \times 10^{18}$
D
$4.68 \times 10^{12}$

Solution

(B) Given,Current $(i) = 0.25 \, mA = 0.25 \times 10^{-3} \, A$.
Time $(t) = 60 \, s$.
Charge $(Q) = i \times t = 0.25 \times 10^{-3} \times 60 = 0.015 \, C$.
Number of electrons $(n_e) = \frac{Q}{F} = \frac{0.015}{96500} \approx 1.554 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{moles of electrons}$.
Number of electrons $= 1.554 \times 10^{-7} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 9.36 \times 10^{16} \, \text{electrons}$.
Reaction: $Ca^{2+} + 2e^- \to Ca$.
Since $2$ moles of electrons deposit $1$ mole of $Ca$ atoms,the number of $Ca$ atoms $= \frac{9.36 \times 10^{16}}{2} = 4.68 \times 10^{16}$.
110
DifficultMCQ
The number of coulombs required to reduce $12.3 \ g$ of nitrobenzene to aniline is:
A
$115800$
B
$5790$
C
$28950$
D
$57900$

Solution

(D) The chemical equation for the reduction of nitrobenzene to aniline is:
$C_6H_5NO_2 + 6H^+ + 6e^- \to C_6H_5NH_2 + 2H_2O$
The molar mass of nitrobenzene $(C_6H_5NO_2)$ is $123 \ g/mol$.
From the balanced equation,$1 \ mol$ of nitrobenzene requires $6 \ mol$ of electrons.
Charge required for $1 \ mol$ of nitrobenzene $= 6 \times 96500 \ C = 579000 \ C$.
Number of moles of nitrobenzene in $12.3 \ g = \frac{12.3 \ g}{123 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Therefore,the charge required for $0.1 \ mol$ of nitrobenzene $= 0.1 \times 579000 \ C = 57900 \ C$.
111
MediumMCQ
On passing electric current through molten aluminium chloride,$11.2 \ L$ of $Cl_2$ is liberated at $NTP$ at the anode. The quantity of aluminium deposited at the cathode is .............. $g$ (atomic weight of $Al = 27$).
A
$9$
B
$18$
C
$27$
D
$36$

Solution

(A) The reaction at the anode is: $2Cl^{-} \rightarrow Cl_2 + 2e^{-}$.
At $NTP$,$22.4 \ L$ of gas corresponds to $1 \ mol$. Therefore,$11.2 \ L$ of $Cl_2 = \frac{11.2}{22.4} = 0.5 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$.
Since $1 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$ is produced by $2 \ mol$ of electrons,$0.5 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$ requires $0.5 \times 2 = 1 \ mol$ of electrons.
The reaction at the cathode is: $Al^{3+} + 3e^{-} \rightarrow Al$.
This shows that $3 \ mol$ of electrons deposit $1 \ mol$ of $Al$ $(27 \ g)$.
Therefore,$1 \ mol$ of electrons will deposit $\frac{1}{3} \ mol$ of $Al$.
Mass of $Al = \frac{1}{3} \times 27 \ g = 9 \ g$.
112
MediumMCQ
An electric current is passed through a silver voltameter connected to a water voltameter. The cathode of the silver voltameter weighed $0.108 \ g$ more at the end of the electrolysis. The volume of oxygen evolved at $STP$ is ............... $cm^{3}$.
A
$56$
B
$550$
C
$5.6$
D
$11.2$

Solution

(C) The reactions occurring are:
$Ag^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Ag$
$2H_{2}O \rightarrow O_{2} + 4H^{+} + 4e^{-}$
From Faraday's laws,the number of equivalents of $Ag$ deposited equals the number of equivalents of $O_{2}$ evolved.
Equivalents of $Ag = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{equivalent mass}} = \frac{0.108}{108} = 0.001 \ \text{eq}$.
Equivalents of $O_{2} = 0.001 \ \text{eq}$.
Since the n-factor for $O_{2}$ in water electrolysis is $4$,moles of $O_{2} = \frac{0.001}{4} = 0.00025 \ \text{mol}$.
Volume of $O_{2}$ at $STP = 0.00025 \times 22400 \ \text{cm}^{3} = 5.6 \ \text{cm}^{3}$.
113
DifficultMCQ
Aluminium oxide may be electrolysed at $1000 \, ^\circ C$ to furnish aluminium metal (At. Mass $= 27 \, amu$; $1 \, F = 96,500 \, C$). The cathode reaction is $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \to Al^0$. To prepare $5.12 \, kg$ of aluminium metal by this method would require:
A
$5.49 \times 10^7 \, C$ of electricity
B
$1.83 \times 10^7 \, C$ of electricity
C
$5.49 \times 10^4 \, C$ of electricity
D
$5.49 \times 10^1 \, C$ of electricity

Solution

(A) The cathode reaction is $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \to Al^0$.
This shows that $1 \, \text{mole}$ of $Al$ $(27 \, g)$ requires $3 \, \text{Faradays}$ of charge.
Charge required for $27 \, g$ of $Al = 3 \times 96,500 \, C = 289,500 \, C$.
Mass of $Al$ to be prepared $= 5.12 \, kg = 5,120 \, g$.
Charge required for $5,120 \, g$ of $Al = \frac{289,500 \, C}{27 \, g} \times 5,120 \, g$.
$= 10,722.22 \times 5,120 \, C \approx 5.49 \times 10^7 \, C$.
114
MediumMCQ
The mass of carbon anode consumed (giving only carbon dioxide) in the production of $270 \ kg$ of aluminium metal from bauxite by the Hall process is ............... $kg$.
A
$180$
B
$270$
C
$540$
D
$90$

Solution

(D) The chemical reaction at the anode is: $C(s) + 2O^{2-} \rightarrow CO_2(g) + 4e^-$.
The reaction for the production of aluminium is: $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al(s)$.
According to Faraday's laws of electrolysis,the number of equivalents of $Al$ produced must equal the number of equivalents of $C$ consumed.
The equivalent weight of $Al$ is $E_{Al} = \frac{27}{3} = 9$.
The equivalent weight of $C$ is $E_C = \frac{12}{4} = 3$.
Using the relation $\frac{w_{Al}}{E_{Al}} = \frac{w_C}{E_C}$:
$\frac{270}{9} = \frac{w_C}{3}$.
$w_C = \frac{270 \times 3}{9} = 90 \ kg$.
115
DifficultMCQ
$4.5 \ g$ of aluminium (atomic mass $27 \ amu$) is deposited at the cathode from an $Al^{3+}$ solution by a certain quantity of electric charge. The volume of hydrogen produced at $STP$ from $H^{+}$ ions in the solution by the same quantity of electric charge will be .............. $L$.
A
$22.4$
B
$44.8$
C
$5.6$
D
$11.2$

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the number of equivalents of substances deposited or produced by the same quantity of charge is equal.
Equivalents of $Al = \text{Equivalents of } H_2$
$\text{Equivalents of } Al = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{equivalent mass}} = \frac{4.5}{27/3} = \frac{4.5}{9} = 0.5$
Since the number of equivalents of $H_2$ is also $0.5$,we use the relation: $\text{Equivalents of } H_2 = \text{moles of } H_2 \times n\text{-factor}$.
For the reaction $2H^+ + 2e^- \to H_2$,the $n$-factor is $2$.
$0.5 = n_{H_2} \times 2 \implies n_{H_2} = 0.25 \text{ moles}$.
At $STP$,the volume of $1 \text{ mole}$ of gas is $22.4 \ L$.
$V_{H_2} = 0.25 \times 22.4 = 5.6 \ L$.
116
MediumMCQ
What amount of $Cl_2$ gas is liberated at the anode if $1 \ A$ current is passed for $30 \ min$ through an $NaCl$ solution?
A
$0.66 \ mol$
B
$0.33 \ mol$
C
$0.66 \ g$
D
$0.33 \ g$

Solution

(C) The reaction taking place at the anode is: $2Cl^{-} \to Cl_2 + 2e^-$.
$1 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$ requires $2 \times 96500 \ C$ of charge.
The total charge passed is $Q = i \times t = 1 \ A \times 30 \ min \times 60 \ s/min = 1800 \ C$.
The amount of chlorine liberated by passing $1800 \ C$ of electric charge is calculated as: $\text{Mass} = \frac{1800 \times 71}{2 \times 96500} \approx 0.66 \ g$.
117
EasyMCQ
When $1 \ F$ (Faraday) of electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of $CuSO_4$,the amount of $Cu$ deposited is:
A
$1 \ mol \ Cu$
B
$1 \ g-atom \ Cu$
C
$1 \ molecule \ Cu$
D
$1 \ g-equivalent \ Cu$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,passing $1 \ F$ of electricity deposits $1 \ g-equivalent$ of the substance at the electrode.
For $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$,the equivalent weight is $\frac{\text{molar mass}}{2}$.
Thus,$1 \ F$ of electricity will deposit $1 \ g-equivalent$ of $Cu$.
118
MediumMCQ
What is the volume of $H_2$ gas produced at $S.T.P.$ when $1 \ Faraday$ of electricity is passed through a dilute solution of acid (in $mL$)?
A
$22400$
B
$1120$
C
$2240$
D
$11200$

Solution

(D) The reduction reaction for hydrogen ions is: $2H^+ + 2e^- \rightarrow H_2$.
According to Faraday's law,$1 \ Faraday$ of electricity produces $1 \ \text{gram equivalent}$ of $H_2$ gas.
The volume of $1 \ \text{mole}$ of $H_2$ gas at $S.T.P.$ is $22.4 \ L$,and $1 \ \text{mole}$ of $H_2$ corresponds to $2 \ \text{gram equivalents}$.
Therefore,$1 \ \text{gram equivalent}$ of $H_2$ gas occupies $11.2 \ L$ at $S.T.P$.
Converting to $mL$: $11.2 \ L \times 1000 \ mL/L = 11200 \ mL$.
119
MediumMCQ
When a certain amount of electricity is passed through a solution of $Al^{3+}$,$4.5 \ g$ of aluminum (atomic mass $27 \ amu$) is deposited at the cathode. If the same amount of electricity is passed through $H^{+}$ ions,what volume of hydrogen (in $L$) is produced at $STP$?
A
$44.8$
B
$11.2$
C
$22.4$
D
$5.6$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the number of gram equivalents of $Al$ deposited is equal to the number of gram equivalents of $H_2$ produced.
Gram equivalents of $Al = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{equivalent mass}} = \frac{4.5}{27/3} = \frac{4.5}{9} = 0.5 \ eq$.
Since the amount of electricity is the same,gram equivalents of $H_2 = 0.5 \ eq$.
Number of moles of $H_2 = \frac{\text{gram equivalents}}{\text{n-factor}} = \frac{0.5}{2} = 0.25 \ mol$.
Volume of $H_2$ at $STP = \text{moles} \times 22.4 \ L/mol = 0.25 \times 22.4 = 5.6 \ L$.
120
MediumMCQ
When the same quantity of electricity is passed through solutions of $Ag^{+}$,$Cu^{2+}$,and $Fe^{3+}$ ions,what is the ratio of the number of moles of each metal deposited?
A
Equal number of moles for each
B
$1 : \frac{1}{2} : \frac{1}{3}$
C
$\frac{1}{3} : \frac{1}{2} : 1$
D
$1 : 2 : 3$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the number of moles of metal deposited is given by $n = \frac{Q}{zF}$,where $Q$ is the charge,$z$ is the valency (charge on the ion),and $F$ is Faraday's constant.
Since the same quantity of electricity $(Q)$ is passed,the number of moles is inversely proportional to the valency $(z)$.
For $Ag^{+}$ $(z=1)$,moles $= \frac{1}{1} = 1$.
For $Cu^{2+}$ $(z=2)$,moles $= \frac{1}{2}$.
For $Fe^{3+}$ $(z=3)$,moles $= \frac{1}{3}$.
Therefore,the ratio of moles deposited is $1 : \frac{1}{2} : \frac{1}{3}$.
121
EasyMCQ
If the electrochemical equivalent of a substance is $0.0006735 \ g/C$,what is its equivalent weight?
A
$65$
B
$67.35$
C
$130$
D
Calculation is not possible

Solution

(A) The relationship between electrochemical equivalent $(Z)$ and equivalent weight $(E)$ is given by the formula: $Z = \frac{E}{F}$,where $F$ is Faraday's constant $(96,500 \ C/mol)$.
Given $Z = 0.0006735 \ g/C$.
Therefore,$E = Z \times F = 0.0006735 \times 96,500 \approx 64.99 \approx 65$.
122
DifficultMCQ
When a current of $10800 \ C$ is passed through an electrolyte,$2.977 \ g$ of a metal is deposited. If the molar mass of the metal is $106.4 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,what is the charge on the metal cation?
A
$+4$
B
$+3$
C
$+2$
D
$+1$

Solution

(A) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the mass deposited $w$ is given by $w = \frac{M \times Q}{n \times F}$,where $M$ is the molar mass,$Q$ is the charge in Coulombs,$n$ is the valency (charge on the cation),and $F$ is Faraday's constant $(96500 \ C \ mol^{-1})$.
Given: $w = 2.977 \ g$,$Q = 10800 \ C$,$M = 106.4 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$F = 96500 \ C \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging the formula for $n$: $n = \frac{M \times Q}{w \times F}$.
Substituting the values: $n = \frac{106.4 \times 10800}{2.977 \times 96500}$.
$n = \frac{1149120}{287280.5} \approx 4$.
Therefore,the charge on the metal cation is $+4$.
123
MediumMCQ
The total charge required for the complete electrolysis of $2 \ mol$ of $Na^{+}$ is ..... (in Coulombs).
A
$24125$
B
$48250$
C
$96500$
D
$193000$

Solution

(D) The reduction reaction for $Na^{+}$ is: $Na^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Na$.
From the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $Na^{+}$ requires $1 \ mol$ of electrons $(1 \ F)$.
Therefore,$2 \ mol$ of $Na^{+}$ requires $2 \ mol$ of electrons $(2 \ F)$.
Since $1 \ F = 96500 \ C$,the total charge required is $2 \times 96500 \ C = 193000 \ C$.
124
EasyMCQ
How much electricity is required to deposit $108 \ g$ of silver from a silver nitrate solution?
A
$1 \ A$
B
$1 \ C$
C
$1 \ F$
D
$2 \ A$

Solution

(C) The reaction for the deposition of silver is: $Ag^+ + e^- \rightarrow Ag(s)$.
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the amount of substance deposited is given by $w = \frac{M \times Q}{n \times F}$.
Here,$w = 108 \ g$,$M = 108 \ g/mol$,$n = 1$,and $F = 96500 \ C/mol$.
Substituting the values: $108 = \frac{108 \times Q}{1 \times 96500}$.
Therefore,$Q = 96500 \ C$,which is equal to $1 \ F$ (Faraday).
125
EasyMCQ
During electrolysis,the amount of ions discharged is $NOT$ proportional to which of the following?
A
Resistance
B
Time
C
Strength of current
D
Electrochemical equivalent of the element

Solution

(A) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass $(m)$ of the substance deposited or liberated at an electrode is given by the formula: $m = Z \times I \times t$.
Here,$Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent,$I$ is the current strength,and $t$ is the time for which the current is passed.
From this relation,it is clear that the mass $(m)$ is directly proportional to the current strength $(I)$,time $(t)$,and the electrochemical equivalent $(Z)$.
However,the mass $(m)$ is inversely proportional to the resistance $(R)$ (since $I = V/R$),meaning it is not directly proportional to resistance.
126
MediumMCQ
The mass of silver deposited when a charge of $241.25 \ C$ is passed through a solution of $AgNO_3$ is = .......
A
$2.7 \ g$
B
$2.7 \ mg$
C
$0.27 \ g$
D
$0.54 \ g$

Solution

(C) The reduction reaction for silver is: $Ag^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Ag$
According to Faraday's law,$1 \ mol$ of electrons $(96500 \ C)$ deposits $1 \ mol$ of $Ag$ $(108 \ g)$.
Mass of $Ag$ deposited = $\frac{\text{Molar mass} \times \text{Charge}}{n \times F}$
Mass of $Ag$ = $\frac{108 \ g/mol \times 241.25 \ C}{1 \times 96500 \ C/mol}$
Mass of $Ag$ = $0.27 \ g$.
127
MediumMCQ
$3.17 \ g$ of a substance is deposited by a current of $0.1 \ mol$ of electrons. What is the equivalent weight of the substance?
A
$3.17$
B
$0.317$
C
$317$
D
$31.7$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the mass of a substance deposited $(W)$ is related to the number of moles of electrons $(n)$ and the equivalent weight $(E)$ by the formula: $W = n \times E$.
Given: $W = 3.17 \ g$ and $n = 0.1 \ mol$.
Substituting the values: $3.17 = 0.1 \times E$.
Therefore,$E = \frac{3.17}{0.1} = 31.7 \ g/eq$.
128
EasyMCQ
Equal amounts of electricity are passed through two separate electrolytic cells containing nickel nitrate $[Ni(NO_3)_2]$ and chromium nitrate $[Cr(NO_3)_3]$. If $0.3 \ g$ of nickel is deposited in the first cell,how much chromium will be deposited in the second cell? (Atomic mass of $Ni = 59$,Atomic mass of $Cr = 52$)
A
$0.1$
B
$0.17$
C
$0.3$
D
$0.6$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's second law of electrolysis,the mass of substances deposited is proportional to their equivalent weights when the same quantity of electricity is passed through different electrolytes.
$\frac{W_{Ni}}{W_{Cr}} = \frac{E_{Ni}}{E_{Cr}}$
Here,$W_{Ni} = 0.3 \ g$,$Atomic \ mass \ of \ Ni = 59$,$Valency \ of \ Ni = 2$,$Atomic \ mass \ of \ Cr = 52$,$Valency \ of \ Cr = 3$.
Equivalent weight of $Ni$ $(E_{Ni})$ = $\frac{59}{2} = 29.5$.
Equivalent weight of $Cr$ $(E_{Cr})$ = $\frac{52}{3} = 17.33$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{0.3}{W_{Cr}} = \frac{29.5}{17.33}$.
$W_{Cr} = \frac{0.3 \times 17.33}{29.5} \approx 0.176 \ g$.
Rounding to the nearest option,the answer is $0.17 \ g$.
129
MediumMCQ
How many seconds of current at $241.25 \ A$ must be passed to deposit all the silver present in $125 \ mL$ of $1 \ M \ AgNO_3$ solution? $(1 \ F = 96500 \ C)$
A
$10$
B
$50$
C
$1000$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) The number of moles of $Ag^+$ in $125 \ mL$ of $1 \ M \ AgNO_3$ is calculated as: $n = \text{Molarity} \times \text{Volume (in L)} = 1 \ M \times 0.125 \ L = 0.125 \ mol$.
The reduction reaction is: $Ag^+ + e^- \to Ag_{(s)}$.
According to the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $Ag^+$ requires $1 \ F$ $(96500 \ C)$ of charge.
Therefore,the total charge $Q$ required for $0.125 \ mol$ of $Ag^+$ is: $Q = 0.125 \ mol \times 96500 \ C/mol = 12062.5 \ C$.
Using the formula $Q = I \times t$,where $I = 241.25 \ A$:
$t = Q / I = 12062.5 \ C / 241.25 \ A = 50 \ s$.
130
MediumMCQ
When a current of $2 \ A$ is passed for $2 \ hours$ through a copper voltameter,$W \ g$ of copper is deposited. If a current of $1 \ A$ is passed for $4 \ hours$ through the same voltameter,how much copper will be deposited?
A
$W$
B
$W/2$
C
$W/4$
D
$2W$

Solution

(A) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass of substance deposited $(m)$ is proportional to the charge $(Q)$ passed,where $Q = I \times t$.
For the first condition: $Q_1 = 2 \ A \times 2 \ h = 4 \ A \cdot h$. The mass deposited is $m_1 = W \ g$.
For the second condition: $Q_2 = 1 \ A \times 4 \ h = 4 \ A \cdot h$.
Since the charge $Q_1 = Q_2$,the mass of copper deposited in the second case will also be $W \ g$.
131
EasyMCQ
How much charge is required for the deposition of $1$ equivalent of a substance?
A
$1$ ampere per second
B
$96500$ coulombs per second
C
$1$ ampere for $1$ hour
D
Charge on $1$ mole of electrons

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's laws of electrolysis,the amount of chemical reaction which occurs at any electrode during electrolysis is proportional to the quantity of electricity passed through the electrolyte.
$1$ Faraday $(F)$ of electricity is defined as the charge carried by $1$ mole of electrons.
$1 \ F \approx 96500 \ C \text{ mol}^{-1}$.
By definition,$1$ Faraday of electricity is required to deposit $1$ equivalent of a substance at the electrode.
132
AdvancedMCQ
When two electrolytic cells containing $NiSO_4$ and $CuSO_4$ solutions are connected in series and an electric current is passed,$1.6 \ g$ of $Cu$ is deposited on the electrode. How much $Ni$ metal is produced? If a cell containing $AgNO_3$ solution is connected instead of $NiSO_4$,how many grams of silver will be obtained? [Atomic mass: $Cu = 63.5 \ g/mol$,$Ni = 58.7 \ g/mol$,$Ag = 108 \ g/mol$]
A
$1.48 \ g \ Ni, \ 5.44 \ g \ Ag$
B
$1.54 \ g \ Ni, \ 4.45 \ g \ Ag$
C
$8.41 \ g \ Ni, \ 2.45 \ g \ Ag$
D
$5.32 \ g \ Ni, \ 1.54 \ g \ Ag$

Solution

(A) Moles of $Cu = \frac{\text{Mass of } Cu}{\text{Atomic mass of } Cu} = \frac{1.6}{63.5} = 0.0252 \ mol$.
Since the cells are connected in series,the same amount of charge $(Q)$ passes through each cell.
According to Faraday's laws:
$Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$ ($2 \ mol \ e^-$ produces $1 \ mol \ Cu$)
$Ni^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Ni$ ($2 \ mol \ e^-$ produces $1 \ mol \ Ni$)
$Ag^+ + e^- \rightarrow Ag$ ($1 \ mol \ e^-$ produces $1 \ mol \ Ag$)
For the same charge,the moles of metal produced are proportional to their equivalent weights.
Moles of $Ni = \text{Moles of } Cu = 0.0252 \ mol$.
Mass of $Ni = 0.0252 \ mol \times 58.7 \ g/mol = 1.48 \ g$.
Moles of $Ag = 2 \times \text{Moles of } Cu = 2 \times 0.0252 = 0.0504 \ mol$.
Mass of $Ag = 0.0504 \ mol \times 108 \ g/mol = 5.44 \ g$.
133
EasyMCQ
If a current of $0.5 \ A$ is passed through a solution of $AgNO_3$ for $193 \ s$,$0.108 \ g$ of $Ag$ is deposited. What is the equivalent weight of $Ag$?
A
$10.8$
B
$108$
C
$54$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass of substance deposited $(w)$ is given by $w = \frac{I \times t \times E}{96500}$,where $I$ is current in amperes,$t$ is time in seconds,and $E$ is the equivalent weight.
Given: $w = 0.108 \ g$,$I = 0.5 \ A$,$t = 193 \ s$.
Substituting the values: $0.108 = \frac{0.5 \times 193 \times E}{96500}$.
$0.108 = \frac{96.5 \times E}{96500}$.
$0.108 = \frac{E}{1000}$.
$E = 0.108 \times 1000 = 108$.
Thus,the equivalent weight of $Ag$ is $108$.
134
EasyMCQ
When $1 \ C$ of electricity is passed through an electrolytic solution,the mass deposited on the electrode is equal to which of the following?
A
Equivalent weight
B
Molecular weight
C
Electrochemical equivalent
D
One gram

Solution

(C) According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,the mass $(m)$ deposited is given by $m = ZIt$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent,$I$ is the current in amperes,and $t$ is the time in seconds.
Since $Q = It$,the equation becomes $m = ZQ$.
When $Q = 1 \ C$,then $m = Z \times 1 = Z$.
Therefore,the mass deposited is equal to the electrochemical equivalent.
135
EasyMCQ
Faraday's laws of electrolysis are related to which of the following?
A
Atomic number of the cation
B
Atomic number of the anion
C
Equivalent weight of the electrolyte
D
Speed of the cation

Solution

(C) Faraday's laws of electrolysis state that the amount of chemical change produced by an electric current at an electrode-electrolyte interface is proportional to the quantity of electricity passed through the electrolyte. The mass $(m)$ of the substance deposited or liberated is given by $m = ZIt$,where $Z$ is the electrochemical equivalent. The electrochemical equivalent $(Z)$ is related to the equivalent weight $(E)$ of the substance by the relation $Z = E/F$,where $F$ is Faraday's constant. Thus,the laws are directly related to the equivalent weight of the electrolyte.
136
MediumMCQ
The cost of energy required to deposit $1 \ g$ of $Mg$ is $5.00$ rupees. What is the cost to deposit $10 \ g$ of $Al$? (Atomic mass of $Al = 27, Mg = 24$)
A
$10.00$
B
$27.00$
C
$44.44$
D
$66.67$

Solution

(D) According to Faraday's law of electrolysis,the mass deposited $m$ is given by $m = \frac{M \times I \times t}{n \times F}$,where $n$ is the valency factor (change in oxidation state).
For $Mg^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Mg$,the valency factor $n = 2$.
For $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al$,the valency factor $n = 3$.
The charge required to deposit $1 \ g$ of $Mg$ is proportional to $\frac{n}{M} = \frac{2}{24} = \frac{1}{12} \text{ mol of electrons}$.
The charge required to deposit $10 \ g$ of $Al$ is proportional to $10 \times \frac{n}{M} = 10 \times \frac{3}{27} = 10 \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{10}{9} \text{ mol of electrons}$.
Since the cost is proportional to the number of moles of electrons required:
Cost for $1 \ g$ of $Mg = 5.00$ rupees for $\frac{1}{12} \text{ mol}$.
Cost per mole of electrons $= 5.00 \times 12 = 60$ rupees.
Cost for $10 \ g$ of $Al = \frac{10}{9} \times 60 = \frac{600}{9} = 66.67$ rupees.
137
EasyMCQ
Which equation represents Faraday's first law of electrolysis? ($m \rightarrow$ mass,$c \rightarrow$ current,$t \rightarrow$ time,$z \rightarrow$ electrochemical equivalent)
A
$mz = ct$
B
$m = zct$
C
$mc = zt$
D
$c = mzt$

Solution

(B) Faraday's first law of electrolysis states that 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.
Mathematically,$m \propto Q$.
Since $Q = c \times t$ (where $c$ is current and $t$ is time),we have $m \propto c \times t$.
Removing the proportionality constant,we get $m = zct$,where $z$ is the electrochemical equivalent of the substance.
138
EasyMCQ
When the same quantity of electricity is passed through aqueous $H_2SO_4$ and molten $MgSO_4$,what is the ratio of the weights of hydrogen and magnesium deposited?
A
$1 : 8$
B
$1 : 12$
C
$1 : 16$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's $2^{nd}$ law of electrolysis,the mass of substances deposited is proportional to their equivalent weights.
$\frac{W_{H_2}}{W_{Mg}} = \frac{E_{H_2}}{E_{Mg}}$
Equivalent weight of $H_2 = \frac{\text{Molar mass}}{\text{n-factor}} = \frac{2}{2} = 1$.
Equivalent weight of $Mg = \frac{\text{Molar mass}}{\text{n-factor}} = \frac{24}{2} = 12$.
Therefore,the ratio $\frac{W_{H_2}}{W_{Mg}} = \frac{1}{12}$ or $1 : 12$.
139
EasyMCQ
How much charge in Coulombs is required for the oxidation of $1 \ mol$ of $H_2O$ to $O_2$?
A
$9.65 \times 10^{4} \ C$
B
$4.825 \times 10^{5} \ C$
C
$1.93 \times 10^{5} \ C$
D
$1.93 \times 10^{4} \ C$

Solution

(C) The oxidation reaction of water is: $2H_2O \rightarrow O_2 + 4H^+ + 4e^-$.
From the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $H_2O$ requires $4 \ mol$ of electrons for oxidation.
Therefore,$1 \ mol$ of $H_2O$ requires $2 \ mol$ of electrons.
The charge $Q$ is given by $Q = n \times F$,where $n$ is the number of moles of electrons and $F$ is Faraday's constant $(96500 \ C/mol)$.
$Q = 2 \ mol \times 96500 \ C/mol = 193000 \ C = 1.93 \times 10^{5} \ C$.
140
EasyMCQ
When electricity is passed through a solution of $AlCl_3$,$13.5 \ g$ of $Al$ is deposited. What is the number of Faradays used?
A
$0.50$
B
$1.00$
C
$1.50$
D
$2.00$

Solution

(C) The reduction reaction for $Al^{3+}$ is: $Al^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow Al(s)$.
According to the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $Al$ $(27 \ g)$ requires $3 \ F$ of electricity.
Given mass of $Al = 13.5 \ g$.
Moles of $Al = \frac{13.5 \ g}{27 \ g/mol} = 0.5 \ mol$.
Since $1 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $3 \ F$,$0.5 \ mol$ of $Al$ will require $0.5 \times 3 = 1.5 \ F$ of electricity.
Therefore,the number of Faradays used is $1.50$.
141
EasyMCQ
For the electrolytic decomposition of $18 \ g$ of $H_2O$,how many hours of current at $3 \ A$ must be passed?
A
$18$
B
$36$
C
$9$
D
$18$
142
MediumMCQ
Silver plating is done on a silver cup by passing a current of $965 \ A$ for $1 \ s$. How many grams of $Ag$ are deposited? $(Ag = 107.87 \ g/mol)$
A
$9.89$
B
$107.87$
C
$1.0787$
D
$100.2$
143
EasyMCQ
In an industrial process,$40 \ kg$ of calcium is produced by electrolysis in $2 \ hours$. How much $kg$ of aluminum would be produced if the same current is passed for the same duration? (Atomic mass of $Ca = 40, Al = 27$)
A
$22$
B
$18$
C
$9$
D
$27$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's second law of electrolysis,the mass of substances deposited by the same quantity of electricity is proportional to their equivalent weights: $\frac{W_{Ca}}{E_{Ca}} = \frac{W_{Al}}{E_{Al}}$
Here,$W_{Ca} = 40 \ kg$,$E_{Ca} = \frac{40}{2} = 20$,and $E_{Al} = \frac{27}{3} = 9$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{40}{20} = \frac{W_{Al}}{9}$
$2 = \frac{W_{Al}}{9}$
$W_{Al} = 2 \times 9 = 18 \ kg$.
144
MediumMCQ
How many $L$ of chlorine gas will be deposited at $NTP$ when a current of $100 \, A$ is passed through molten $NaCl$ for $5 \, hours$?
A
$216.9$
B
$208.9$
C
$310.9$
D
$180.5$

Solution

(B) The total charge $Q$ passed is given by $Q = I \times t = 100 \, A \times 5 \, h \times 3600 \, s/h = 1.8 \times 10^6 \, C$.
The reaction for chlorine production is $2Cl^- \rightarrow Cl_2 + 2e^-$.
The amount of $Cl_2$ produced in moles is $n = \frac{Q}{n_f \times F} = \frac{1.8 \times 10^6}{2 \times 96500} \approx 9.326 \, mol$.
At $NTP$,the volume of $1 \, mol$ of gas is $22.4 \, L$.
Therefore,the volume of $Cl_2$ is $V = 9.326 \, mol \times 22.4 \, L/mol \approx 208.9 \, L$.
145
MediumMCQ
When a current of $0.1 \, A$ is passed through $200 \, mL$ of a $0.1 \, N$ $AgNO_3$ solution,silver is deposited. How much time in $sec$ is required to remove half of the silver from the solution?
A
$10$
B
$16$
C
$100$
D
$9650$

Solution

(D) The number of equivalents of $Ag^+$ in $200 \, mL$ of $0.1 \, N$ $AgNO_3$ solution is given by:
$Equivalents = N \times V(L) = 0.1 \times 0.2 = 0.02 \, eq$.
Since $Ag^+$ is a monovalent ion,the number of moles of $Ag$ is equal to the number of equivalents,which is $0.02 \, mol$.
To remove half of the silver,we need to deposit $0.02 / 2 = 0.01 \, mol$ of $Ag$.
According to Faraday's law,the charge $Q$ required is $Q = n \times F$,where $n$ is the number of moles and $F$ is Faraday's constant $(96500 \, C/mol)$.
$Q = 0.01 \times 96500 = 965 \, C$.
Using the relation $Q = I \times t$,where $I = 0.1 \, A$:
$965 = 0.1 \times t$.
$t = 965 / 0.1 = 9650 \, sec$.
146
MediumMCQ
When $3 \ F$ of electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of iron $(II)$ bromide,what is the mass of iron metal deposited at the cathode in $g$?
A
$56$
B
$84$
C
$112$
D
$168$

Solution

(B) The reduction reaction at the cathode for iron $(II)$ is: $Fe^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Fe(s)$.
According to Faraday's law,$n$ moles of electrons are required to deposit $1$ mole of metal,where $n$ is the valency of the metal ion.
Here,$n = 2$,so $2 \ F$ of electricity deposits $1$ mole $(56 \ g)$ of iron.
Therefore,$3 \ F$ of electricity will deposit: $(56 \ g / 2 \ F) \times 3 \ F = 84 \ g$ of iron.
147
MediumMCQ
The amount of charge required to liberate $11.5 \ g$ of sodium is .....
A
$0.5 \ F$
B
$0.1 \ F$
C
$1.5 \ F$
D
$96500 \ C$

Solution

(A) The reduction reaction for sodium is: $Na^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Na$.
According to Faraday's law,the number of moles of electrons required is equal to the number of moles of sodium produced.
Moles of $Na = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{11.5 \ g}{23 \ g/mol} = 0.5 \ mol$.
Since $1 \ mol$ of electrons corresponds to $1 \ F$ of charge,the charge required is $0.5 \ F$.
148
EasyMCQ
How much time (in $sec$) is required to coat a metal surface of $80 \, cm^2$ with a $0.005 \, mm$ thick layer of silver from a silver nitrate solution using a current of $3 \, A$? (Density of silver $= 10.5 \, g \, cm^{-3}$)
A
$216.09$
B
$208.09$
C
$150.08$
D
$125.09$

Solution

(D) Volume of silver layer $= \text{Area} \times \text{Thickness} = 80 \, cm^2 \times (0.005 \times 10^{-1} \, cm) = 0.04 \, cm^3$.
Mass of silver $= \text{Density} \times \text{Volume} = 10.5 \, g \, cm^{-3} \times 0.04 \, cm^3 = 0.42 \, g$.
Using Faraday's law of electrolysis: $w = \frac{E \times I \times t}{96500}$,where $E$ (equivalent weight of $Ag$) $= 108 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
$0.42 = \frac{108 \times 3 \times t}{96500}$.
$t = \frac{0.42 \times 96500}{108 \times 3} = 125.09 \, sec$.
149
MediumMCQ
When a current of $2 \ A$ is passed through a molten salt of a metal for $5 \ hours$,$22.2 \ g$ of the metal (atomic mass $= 177$) is deposited at the cathode. What is the oxidation state of the metal in the molten salt?
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) The total charge $Q$ passed is given by $Q = I \times t = 2 \ A \times 5 \ h \times 3600 \ s/h = 36,000 \ C$.
According to Faraday's law,the mass deposited $m = \frac{M \times Q}{n \times F}$,where $M$ is the atomic mass,$n$ is the oxidation state (valency),and $F$ is Faraday's constant $(96,500 \ C/mol)$.
Rearranging for $n$: $n = \frac{M \times Q}{m \times F} = \frac{177 \times 36,000}{22.2 \times 96,500}$.
$n = \frac{6,372,000}{2,142,300} \approx 2.97$.
Since the oxidation state must be an integer,$n = 3$.
150
EasyMCQ
The Faraday constant is $......$
A
a numerical constant.
B
dependent on the equivalent.
C
dependent on the amount of electricity passed.
D
dependent on the number of electrons.

Solution

(A) The Faraday constant $(F)$ is defined as the charge carried by one mole of electrons.
$F = N_A \times e^- = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \text{ mol}^{-1} \times 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \text{ C} \approx 96487 \text{ C mol}^{-1}$.
It is a universal physical constant,meaning it is a numerical constant that does not depend on the nature of the electrolyte or the amount of electricity passed.

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