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Question 27 An electric current is passed through water to which a very small amount of sodium chloride, NaCl, has been added. The electrolytic cell is shown in the diagram below.
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13 2017 CHEMISTRY EXAM (NHT) TURN OVER Use the following information to answer Questions 28 and 29. As part of an investigation into silver plating, a group of students wants to co
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Question 28 If air is present, the following half-equations are also relevant. O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– → 2H2O(l) E0 = +1.23 V VO2+(aq) + 2H+(aq) + e– → V3+(aq) + H2O(l) E0 = +0.34 V
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Question 28 Which one of the following statements is correct? A. During the electrolysis, the concentration of the AgNO3 solution will not change. B. During the electrolysis, each
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Question 29 A total of 0.75 g of Ag is required to plate the metal object. The electrolytic cell is first operated at 0.75 A for 10 minutes. The current is then changed to 1.00 A.
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i. Write a balanced redox half-equation for the production of C3H7COOH from C4H9OH. 1 mark
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a. Lemon juice can be considered as an aqueous solution of H+ ions. Write balanced half-equations for the reactions at the electrodes in the copper-iron lemon battery. 2 marks • Cu
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ii. Write the balanced overall redox reaction that occurs in this PEM fuel cell. 1 mark
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c. i. Write a balanced half-equation for the production of carbonate ions from CO2 and O2. 1 mark 2017 CHEMISTRY EXAM (NHT) 30
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Question 8 (9 marks) Fluorine, F2, gas is the most reactive of all non-metals. Anhydrous liquid hydrogen fluoride, HF, can be electrolysed to produce F2 and hydrogen, H2, gases. Po
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c. Suggest why the diaphragm, shown in the diagram above, is important for the safe operation of the electrolytic cell. 1 mark 31 2017 CHEMISTRY EXAM d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i
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Question 22 When ethene is mixed with chlorine in the presence of UV light, the following reaction takes place. CH2CH2(g) + Cl2(g) UV light CH2ClCH2Cl(l) Reactions of organic compo
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