VCE Chemistry Past Exam Questions
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Question 11 When the cell is under alkaline conditions, the half-equation for the reaction occurring at the cathode would be A. 2I− → I2 + 2e− B. 4OH− → O2 + 2H 2 O + 4e− C. MnO4−
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b. The established technology of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis and the newer microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) technology both produce H 2 . The features of PEM elect
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Question 9 Consider the following statements regarding secondary cells. | All secondary cells are rechargeable. II All secondary cells can act as either a galvanic or an electrolyt
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Question 10 Aluminium, Al, can be extracted from molten aluminium oxide, Al,O5(1), by electrolysis. Which expression represents the time needed to produce 2 mol of Al using a curre
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Question 13 In a nickel–cadmium cell, the following reaction occurs during discharge. 2NiO(OH) + Cd + 2H 2 O → 2Ni(OH) 2 + Cd(OH) 2 Which one of the following represents the half-e
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Question 2 continues on the next page. Question 2 (13 marks) Stef is an engineer working in the electroplating industry. Electroplating is a process that uses electrolysis to coat
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Question 7 (8 marks) Steel is an essential component of modern life. In 2023, approximately 1.9 billion tonnes of steel was made worldwide and steel production was responsible for
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iv. The half equation to form silver ions is Ag(s) —» Ag*(aq) +e” The standard electrode potential for this reaction can be determined using item 1 of the Data Book. Silver(l) ions
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b. Evaluate the MOE and the blast furnace processes with respect to green chemistry principles. Refer to item 26 ii of the Data Book, the information on pages 36 and 37 and content
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ii. Write the reduction half equation that occurs during artificial photosynthesis. 1 mark
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Question 1 Photosynthesis is an A. exothermic redox reaction B. endothermic redox reaction. C. exothermic condensation reaction. D. endothermic condensation reaction.
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Question 2 Which value can be calculated with data from a calorimeter? A. the standard electrode potential of a redox reaction B. the equilibrium constant of a chemical reaction C.
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