VCE Chemistry Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 7
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Question 7 A molten mixture of equal parts aluminium fluoride, AlF3, and sodium chloride, NaCl, undergoes electrolysis. Which one of the following statements about this reaction is
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Question 12 The cathode reaction for a particular alkaline fuel cell is given below. O 2 + 2H 2O + 4e– 4OH – The only product of the overall fuel cell reaction is water, H2O. The
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Question 26 An electrolysis cell is made up of a 500 mL solution of a metal salt with two inert electrodes. A current of 3.0 A is applied for one hour and 1.9 g of metal is deposit
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a. What colour was observed at the cathode as the electrolysis proceeded? 1 mark
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i. Write the overall equation for this electrolysis. 1 mark
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ii. Give two reasons why it would be diffi cult to carry out this electrolysis in a school laboratory. 2 marks
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d. The student constructs the summary table below to compare the processes that take place in galvanic cells and electrolytic cells. Complete the table by writing ‘true’ or ‘false’
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ii. Write the half-equation for the reaction occurring at the anode. 1 mark
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Question 5 (11 marks) Energy can be produced in a variety of ways, including from galvanic cells, fuel cells and gas-fired power stations. Each of these methods suits particular ap
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a. Identify the reducing agent for the reaction that would occur in Set-up A. 1 mark Batteries made up of primary galvanic cells, such as the one in Set-up B shown below, have trad
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c. Complete the flow chart below to summarise the energy conversions that would occur in Set-up A and Set-up B. 2 marks chemical energy Set-up A Set-up B energy In solid oxide fuel
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e. For the SOFC shown above, write the half-equation occurring at the cathode. States are not required. 1 mark 2019 CHEMISTRY EXAM (NHT) 26 D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A
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