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Understanding Key Concepts

1 .       Which statement about a galvanic cell is not true?
    i. The cathode carries a positive sign.
    ii. The anions migrate toward the cathode.
    iii. The electrons are released through the anode.
    iv. Reduction occurs at the anode.
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2 .       In the galvanic cell depicted below, which electrode would serve as the anode?
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3 .       Which metal ion solution will cause the hydrogen gas to be oxidized under standard conditions?
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4 .       Which is the most stable species: 1 M Fe3+(aq), 1 M Fe2+(aq), or iron metal in contact with water? [Hint]



5 .       It is possible to generate an electrical potential by inserting two strips of different metals into an acidic citrus fruit such as a lemon. Among other functions, the lemon serves as a salt bridge. Which shorthand notation would best describe a lemon into which has been inserted a strip of zinc and a strip of copper, with the two metal strips connected by a wire? [Hint]



6 .       Which metal will not dissolve in hydrochloric acid under standard conditions? [Hint]



7 .       These chemicals are present in a dry cell battery. Which ones are neither oxidized nor reduced, and not obtained by oxidation or reduction?

i. graphite
ii. manganese dioxide
iii. carbon black
iv. ammonium chloride
v. ammonia
vi. zinc chloride
vii. zinc metal
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8 .       Predict the products from the electrolysis of aqueous silver sulfate. [Hint]



9 .       Predict the products in the electrolysis of aqueous potassium bromide. [Hint]



10 .       Which industrial electrolysis process takes place in aqueous solutions?
    i. the Downs cell
    ii. the chlor-alkali process
    iii. the Hall-Heroult process
    iv. electrorefining
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