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Section B, Question 7(b)(i)Question part (b)(i)
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i. Write the half-equation that occurs for the reaction at the other electrode. 1 mark
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d. Write a balanced half-equation for the reaction at Electrode Q. 2 marks 31 2022 CHEMISTRY EXAM d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a TURN OVER
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Question 1 The following table shows a number of fuels and a common method of production or source for each fuel. Fuel Common method of production or source liquefied petroleum gas
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Question 2 Calcium metal can be obtained from the electrolysis of molten calcium chloride. During this process, calcium ions flow to the A. anode and are reduced to calcium metal.
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Question 3 Which one of the following statements about rechargeable batteries is most correct? A. Side reactions at the electrodes reduce battery life. B. During discharge the batt
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Question 7 Consider the following characteristics of electrolytic cells and galvanic cells. Characteristic number Electrolytic cells Galvanic cells 1 cathode is negative cathode is
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Question 9 An electrolysis cell consumed a charge of 4.00 C in 5.00 minutes. This represents a consumption of A. 4.15 × 10 −5 mol of electrons. B. 2.07 × 10 −4 mol of electrons. C.
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Question 9 A valid conclusion that can be drawn from this information is that A. the concentration of the unknown compound is 0.14 M. B. a redox titration on the unknown compound w
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 67% of available · official reportAnswered correctly: 67% · official report
Question 17 The electrolysis of water is used to produce oxygen, O2, gas. The O2 gas produced is piped into a 200.0 L fixed-volume gas storage container at 22.0 °C. When more O2 is
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Question 18 A correctly balanced half-equation occurring in Galvanic cell 1 is A. IO3–(aq) + 6H+(aq) + 6e– → I–(aq) + 3H2O(l) B. I–(aq) + 3H2O+(l) → IO3–(aq) + 6H+(aq) + 6e– C. I2(
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 66% of available · official reportAnswered correctly: 66% · official report
Question 19 A food chemist conducted an experiment in a bomb calorimeter to determine the energy content, in joules per gram, of a muesli bar. A 3.95 g sample of the muesli bar was
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Question 21 Using the electrochemical series, which one of the following changes to the electrolysis cell may reduce the amount of Ni electroplated onto the Pt electrode? A. replac
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