Calomel Electrode in Chemistry
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What is the role of the calomel electrode in laboratories?

  • Acting as an anode in galvanic cells
  • Measuring the concentration of chloride ions
  • Conducting potentiometric titrations
  • Determining the single electrode potential (correct)
  • How does the electrode potential of the calomel electrode change with increasing chloride ion concentration?

  • Increases
  • It remains constant
  • Becomes unpredictable
  • Decreases (correct)
  • What application does the calomel electrode have in pH determination?

  • Determining single electrode potential
  • Conducting potentiometric titrations
  • Serving as a reference electrode with glass electrode (correct)
  • Measuring the concentration of chloride ions
  • At 298K, what is the electrode potential of the calomel electrode for a saturated KCl concentration?

    <p>0.2422 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electrode is used in the determination of pH?

    <p>Calomel electrode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the auto catalytic reduction method of plating?

    <p>Electroless plating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor accounts for a lower corrosion rate?

    <p>Large anodic area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential in electroless plating?

    <p>Reducing agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the E.M.F of the concentration cell at 250 C?

    <p>0.1773 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cathode reaction in the concentration cell?

    <p>Ag+ (aq) (10 M) + e- → Ag (s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the construction of a Calomel electrode?

    <p>Mercury placed at the bottom of a glass tube with a solution of KCl above it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a reference electrode in electrochemistry?

    <p>To measure the electrode potential of other electrodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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