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Electrochemistry appeared 40 times across 3 years — 4.7% of Chemistry. This question is from Batteries and Commercial Cells.

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Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Applications)List-II (Batteries/Cell)
(A) Transistors(I) Anode - Zn/Hg; Cathode - HgO + C
(B) Hearing aids(II) Hydrogen fuel cell
(C) Invertors(III) Anode - Zn; Cathode - Carbon
(D) Apollo space ship(IV) Anode - Pb; Cathode - Pb | PbO₂
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

Core Logic

Matching applications to their respective electrochemical cells: * Transistors use standard dry cells: Anode is Zn container, Cathode is carbon rod coated with MnO₂ arrow (III). * Hearing aids require compact voltage outputs over time, matching Mercury cells: Anode Zn/Hg, Cathode HgO + C arrow (I). * Invertors utilize rechargeable systems, matching Lead-storage batteries: Anode Pb, Cathode Pb | PbO₂ arrow (IV). * Apollo space ship dynamically powered via Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel cells arrow (II).

Pattern Recognition

Space missions universally trigger fuel cell pairs in standard test patterns due to the secondary requirement of gathering pure drinking water byproduct.

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Q82 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Faradays Laws of Electrolysis
The mass of zinc produced by the electrolysis of zinc sulphate solution with a steady current of 0.015 A for 15 minutes is ______ × 10⁻⁴ g. (Atomic mass of zinc = 65.4 amu)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 45.75 to 46

Solution

Related Formula
W = Z · I · t = (M)/(n · F) · I · t

where, W = mass deposited Z = electrochemical equivalent I = current in amperes t = time in seconds M = molar mass n = n-factor (electrons exchanged) F = Faraday's constant (96500 C/mol)

Core Logic

The electrolysis of zinc sulphate (ZnSO₄) involves the reduction of zinc ions at the cathode:

Zn⁺² + 2e^- arrow Zn

Here, the n-factor (n) is 2.

Step 1: Calculation

Given values: I = 0.015 A t = 15 minutes = 15 × 60 seconds = 900 s M = 65.4 g/mol F ≈ 96500 C

Plugging the values into Faraday's First Law:

W = (65.4)/(2 × 96500) × 0.015 × 15 × 60 W = (65.4)/(193000) × 13.5 W = 3.3886 × 10⁻⁴ × 13.5 W = 45.746 × 10⁻⁴ g

Rounding to two decimal places (or nearest integer depending on convention), we get 45.75 × 10⁻⁴ g.

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Q80 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Standard Electrode Potential
Reduction potential of ions are given below: ClO₄^- E° = 1.19V IO₄^- E° = 1.65V BrO₄^- E° = 1.74V The correct order of their oxidising power is:
  • A. ClO₄^- > IO₄^- > BrO₄^-
  • B. BrO₄^- > IO₄^- > ClO₄^-
  • C. BrO₄^- > ClO₄^- > IO₄^-
  • D. IO₄^- > BrO₄^- > ClO₄^-

Solution

Core Logic

The Standard Reduction Potential (E^°) measures a species' tendency to undergo reduction (gain electrons). A higher, more positive E^° value means the species has a stronger tendency to be reduced, which in turn makes it a stronger oxidizing agent.

Comparing the given E^° values: BrO₄^-: 1.74V IO₄^-: 1.65V ClO₄^-: 1.19V

The order of oxidizing power follows the magnitude of the reduction potential: BrO₄^- > IO₄^- > ClO₄^-

Pattern Recognition

Higher +ve Standard Reduction Potential (SRP) = Stronger Oxidising Agent.

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Q65 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Batteries
The metals that are employed in the battery industries are A. Fe B. Mn C. Ni D. Cr E. Cd Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. B, C and E only
  • B. A, B, C, D and E
  • C. A, B, C and D only
  • D. B, D and E only

Solution

Core Logic

Mn, Ni, and Cd metals are predominantly used in battery industries.

  • Mn is used in dry cells (Leclanche cell).
  • Ni and Cd are used in Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries.
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Q67 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Electrolytic Conductance
Identify the factor from the following that does not affect electrolytic conductance of a solution.
  • A. The nature of the electrolyte added.
  • B. The nature of the electrode used.
  • C. Concentration of the electrolyte.
  • D. The nature of solvent used.

Solution

Core Logic

Conductivity of an electrolytic cell is affected by the concentration of the electrolyte, the nature of the electrolyte, and the nature of the solvent. It does not depend on the nature of the electrode used.

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Q90 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis
One Faraday of electricity liberates x × 10⁻¹ gram atom of copper from copper sulphate, x is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 5 to 5

Solution

Core Logic

The reduction reaction for copper is:

Cu²⁺ + 2e^- arrow Cu

This shows that 2 moles of electrons (2 Faraday) are required to deposit 1 mole (or 1 gram atom) of Cu.

Therefore, 1 Faraday of electricity will deposit:

(1)/(2) = 0.5 moles of Cu
Step 1: Finding x
0.5 mole = 0.5 gram atom = 5 × 10⁻¹ gram atom

Hence, x = 5.

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