Name_____________________________________________________________

Electrochemistry

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Section_________

I. Modified True or False. Write A if only the first statement is true

B if only the second statement is true
C if both statements are true
D if both statements are false
______1. In electrolytic cell, there is non-spontaneous redox reaction. Hence, Ecell is greater than zero.
______2. Electrolysis of KI is an example of electrolytic cell. This type of cell requires an external source of power such
as 9-V battery.
______2. Galvanic cell involves transformation of energy from chemical to electrical energy. In this type of cell, the cell
potential has a positive value.
______3. Anode is a positive electrode. Oxidation reaction takes place in the cathode.
______4. All electrochemical reactions are redox reactions. In copper plating, copper metal deposition occurs in the
cathode.
______5. The flow of electron is from cathode to anode. The purpose of salt bridge is to maintain electroneutrality.
______6. The higher the standard reduction potential, the stronger the oxidizing agent. In galvanic cell, the half-cell with
higher standard reduction potential acts as the anode.
______7. SHE is defined as the Standard Hydrogen Electrode. SHE is an example of a reference electrode.
______8. In electrolysis of KI, I is converted to I2. When starch solution is added, the solution appears as blue-black or
purple in color due to formation of starch-iodo complex.
______9. The color of phenolphthalein in acidic solution is pink. In electrolysis of KI, generation of OH renders the
solution basic; and a pink color is observed.
______10. The value of Faradays constant is 96485C/mol e-. The unit of current is A or C/s.

II. Problem Solving. Show the complete solution and indicate the final answer. Apply the rules on significant figures.
1. Provided that a microscale galvanic cell was constructed
ZnCl2 and Zn metal

E = -0.76 V
0

FeCl3 and Fe metal

E = -0.49 V
a. Sketch the complete cell diagram and indicate the electron flow
b. Write the oxidation and reduction half reactions involved
c. Calculate the cell potential.