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Section B, Question 7(a)(ii)Question part (a)(ii)
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ii. Write the half-equation for the reaction that occurs at the Pt electrode when the power supply is turned on. 1 mark State why no reaction occurs when the power supply is tumed
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b. State one function of the membrane in the briny water electrolytic cell. 1 mark
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b. Lithium-ion cells are used in many electronic products. When the cell is recharging, the following reactions occur at the electrodes. Electrode X: LiCoO, — CoO, + Li* +e” Electr
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i. State the polarity of Electrode X during recharging. 1 mark o 1 3 ° a g () 5 @ = ®
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ii. Calculate the mass of LiC, produced when the cell is recharged using a current of 1.25 Afor 1.00 hour. 4 marks
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c. Chlorine gas, Cl 2 (g), is produced at the anode. What gas is produced at the cathode? 1 mark
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c. Artificial photosynthesis can be used to produce hydrogen from water in acidic conditions. A simplified diagram of the acidic artificial photosynthesis process is shown below. l
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i. Identify the overall energy transformation that occurs during artificial photosynthesis. 1 mark
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d. Describe how the operation of the cell would change if the graphite anode was replaced with a zinc anode. State any relevant chemical equation(s). 3 marks N H T
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e. Calculate the time required, in seconds, to produce 0.500 g of Cl 2 (g) in the briny water electrolytic cell when a current of 0.895 A passes through the cell. 3 marks
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Question 8 continues on the next page. Question 8 (15 marks) A VCE student performs an experiment to determine how the structure of an alcohol affects its molar heat of combustion.
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Question 8 (12 marks) Lucia, a VCE student, investigated the production of bioethanol from the fermentation of glucose solution in the presence of yeast. Enzymes in yeast assist wi
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