Electrochemistry NEET MCQ

1. The standard electrode potential for hydrogen is:

a) 0.00 V
b) 1.00 V
c) -1.00 V
d) 2.00 V

Answer:

a) 0.00 V

Explanation:

By convention, the standard electrode potential for hydrogen is taken as 0.00 V.

2. Which of the following is an oxidation reaction?

a) Fe^2+ → Fe^3+ + e^-
b) Cl^- + e^- → Cl
c) Cu^2+ + 2e^- → Cu
d) O_2 + 4e^- → 2O^2-

Answer:

a) Fe^2+ → Fe^3+ + e^-

Explanation:

In the given reaction, iron is losing an electron, which is characteristic of oxidation.

3. The unit of electrical conductivity is:

a) S/m
b) Ohm
c) V/m
d) C/m

Answer:

a) S/m

Explanation:

Electrical conductivity is measured in Siemens per meter (S/m).

4. Which cell does not use the process of electrolysis?

a) Electroplating cell
b) Electrorefining cell
c) Electrolytic cell
d) Galvanic cell

Answer:

d) Galvanic cell

Explanation:

A galvanic cell generates electricity from a spontaneous chemical reaction, whereas electrolysis requires an external source of electricity.

5. Faraday’s first law of electrolysis relates:

a) Charge and amount of substance deposited
b) Current and time
c) Current and potential difference
d) Potential difference and charge

Answer:

a) Charge and amount of substance deposited

Explanation:

Faraday's first law states that the amount of substance deposited is directly proportional to the charge passed through the electrolyte.

6. Which of the following reactions at the cathode will require the highest potential?

a) Na^+ + e^- → Na
b) Mg^2+ + 2e^- → Mg
c) Al^3+ + 3e^- → Al
d) Li^+ + e^- → Li

Answer:

c) Al^3+ + 3e^- → Al

Explanation:

Aluminum, with its +3 charge, requires the highest potential for reduction among the given options.

7. In a galvanic cell, the direction of electron flow is from:

a) Cathode to anode
b) Anode to cathode
c) Both directions equally
d) Neither direction

Answer:

b) Anode to cathode

Explanation:

In a galvanic cell, the anode is the site of oxidation, and electrons flow from it to the cathode.

8. Which of the following is true for a concentration cell?

a) Both electrodes are identical
b) Electrode potentials of two electrodes are different
c) The cell stops functioning when concentration becomes equal
d) All of the above

Answer:

d) All of the above

Explanation:

In a concentration cell, both the electrodes are of the same material but are in contact with solutions of different concentrations.

9. Nernst equation relates:

a) Temperature and electrode potential
b) Concentration and electrode potential
c) Pressure and electrode potential
d) Both a and b

Answer:

d) Both a and b

Explanation:

The Nernst equation relates the electrode potential of a cell to temperature and concentration.

10. Which law states that molar conductivity of an electrolyte at infinite dilution is the sum of molar conductivities of its cations and anions?

a) Ohm's law
b) Faraday's first law
c) Kohlrausch’s law
d) Nernst equation

Answer:

c) Kohlrausch’s law

Explanation:

Kohlrausch’s law of independent migration states the given principle.

11. In an electrolytic cell, cations move towards:

a) Anode
b) Cathode
c) Stay stationary
d) Move randomly

Answer:

b) Cathode

Explanation:

Cations are positively charged and move towards the cathode, which is negatively charged.

12. The electrode potential of a half-cell in a galvanic cell depends on:

a) Temperature
b) Concentration of ions
c) Pressure (for gases)
d) All of the above

Answer:

d) All of the above

Explanation:

Electrode potential is dependent on temperature, concentration, and pressure as indicated by the Nernst equation.

13. A secondary battery is one that:

a) Can be recharged
b) Cannot be recharged
c) Does not use electrolysis
d) Is used in clocks

Answer:

a) Can be recharged

Explanation:

Secondary batteries can be recharged and used multiple times.

14. In a salt bridge, the electrolyte is generally:

a) A strong acid
b) A strong base
c) A salt in a gel-like state
d) Pure water

Answer:

c) A salt in a gel-like state

Explanation:

A salt bridge typically contains a salt in a gel-like state to maintain electrical neutrality.

15. Electrolysis of water produces:

a) Hydrogen and helium
b) Hydrogen and oxygen
c) Oxygen and nitrogen
d) Hydrogen and carbon dioxide

Answer:

b) Hydrogen and oxygen

Explanation:

Water breaks down into hydrogen at the cathode and oxygen at the anode.

16. Which metal is used in the hydrogen electrode?

a) Copper
b) Zinc
c) Platinum
d) Silver

Answer:

c) Platinum

Explanation:

Platinum is used in the hydrogen electrode due to its inert nature.

17. The relationship between Gibbs free energy (ΔG) and the emf (E) of the cell is:

a) ΔG = -nFE
b) ΔG = nFE
c) ΔG = nF/E
d) ΔG = -nF/E

Answer:

a) ΔG = -nFE

Explanation:

This relationship shows that the free energy change of a reaction is proportional to the emf of the cell.

18. A higher oxidation potential indicates:

a) Greater reducing power
b) Lesser reducing power
c) Greater oxidizing power
d) Neither reducing nor oxidizing power

Answer:

a) Greater reducing power

Explanation:

Higher oxidation potential means the substance can be easily oxidized, indicating greater reducing power.

19. The most suitable method for the deposition of silver from silver nitrate solution is:

a) Chemical reduction
b) Heating
c) Electrolysis
d) Oxidation

Answer:

c) Electrolysis

Explanation:

Electrolysis can be used to deposit silver from its salt solution.

20. The specific conductance of a solution decreases with:

a) Decrease in temperature
b) Increase in temperature
c) Dilution
d) Both a and c

Answer:

d) Both a and c

Explanation:

Specific conductance decreases with a decrease in temperature and dilution.

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