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In the reaction $2H_2S + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O + 2SO_2$, which element undergoes oxidation?

  • None of the elements are oxidized
  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen
  • Sulfur (correct)

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between oxidation number and reduction?

  • Oxidation number remains constant during reduction.
  • Oxidation and reduction both result in an increase in oxidation number.
  • Reduction is indicated by an increase in oxidation number.
  • Reduction is indicated by a decrease in oxidation number. (correct)

In an electrochemical cell, what process occurs at the anode?

  • Reduction
  • No reaction
  • Electron transfer only
  • Oxidation (correct)

Consider the reaction $Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu$. Which species is the oxidizing agent?

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What condition defines standard cell potential ($E^\circ$) measurement?

<p>Ion concentrations at 1M, temperature at 25°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A substance has a very high positive reduction potential. What does this indicate about its properties?

<p>It is a strong oxidizing agent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an electrolytic cell, which of the following statements is true regarding the electrodes?

<p>The positive electrode is the anode. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the electrolyte in an electrochemical cell?

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Which of the following correctly describes the flow of electrons in a voltaic cell?

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Which of the following best describes electrochemistry?

<p>The study of interaction between electrical energy and chemical change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a redox reaction, which statement accurately describes the relationship between oxidation and reduction?

<p>Oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly defines an oxidizing agent in a redox reaction?

<p>A species that gains electrons and is reduced. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxidation number of an element in its elemental form?

<p>0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following compounds does hydrogen have an oxidation number of -1?

<p>$NaH$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxidation number of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$)?

<p>-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine the oxidation number of sulfur (S) in the sulfate ion ($SO_4^{2-}$).

<p>+6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the following reaction, which species is being oxidized? $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$

<p>$Zn(s)$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the reaction: $2Fe^{3+}(aq) + 2I^-(aq) \rightarrow 2Fe^{2+}(aq) + I_2(s)$. Which species acts as the reducing agent?

<p>$I^-(aq)$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes how to identify oxidation in terms of oxidation number change?

<p>Oxidation is indicated by an increase in oxidation number. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxidation number of carbon in $CO_3^{2-}$?

<p>+4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a given electrochemical reaction, what indicates that the reaction will proceed spontaneously?

<p>A positive cell potential ($E_{cell} &gt; 0$). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an electrochemical cell, if a more reactive metal is placed at the cathode and a less reactive metal at the anode, what can be predicted about the cell potential (E) and the reaction's spontaneity?

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Which of the following correctly represents the oxidation half-reaction for the given overall reaction: $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$?

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Given the half-cell reactions: $Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E° = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$ $E° = +0.34V$, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$?

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In the reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, knowing that $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, and that Magnesium is more reactive than Aluminum, what is the $E°_{cell}$ and is the reaction spontaneous?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes how to determine cell spontaneity based on the relative reactivity of metals in an electrochemical cell?

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Given the overall cell reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, which of the following cell representations is correct?

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For the reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, what are the oxidation states of Zinc ($Zn$) and Copper ($Cu$) on the reactant and product sides respectively?

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Which of the following is the correct application of a redox reaction?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of a reducing agent in a redox reaction?

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In the reaction $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$, which element is being reduced?

<p>Chlorine (Cl) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes oxidation in redox reactions?

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In the electrochemical cell, which process occurs at the anode?

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Which of the following is true for voltaic cells?

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In the reaction $Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu$, which species is the reducing agent?

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Which of the following best describes a strong oxidizing agent?

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Which of the following conditions are standard conditions for measuring standard cell potential?

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In an electrolytic cell, what is the charge of the electrode where reduction occurs, and what is this electrode called?

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What is the purpose of the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) value?

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In the reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr \rightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, identify the oxidizing agent.

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In a redox reaction, if a species loses electrons, which of the following processes correctly describes this change?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the roles of oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction?

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen in peroxides such as $H_2O_2$?

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Determine the oxidation number of sulfur in the $H_2SO_4$ molecule.

<p>+6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxidation number of carbon in the carbonate ion, $CO_3^{2-}$?

<p>+4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the reaction: $2Mg(s) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2MgO(s)$. Which species is the reducing agent?

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In the following reaction, identify which species is oxidized: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$

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Which of the following is NOT a typical application of redox reactions?

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What is the oxidation number of chlorine in perchlorate ($ClO_4^−$) anion?

<p>+7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the conditions below will result in a spontaneous electrochemical reaction?

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Consider the reaction: $Ni^{2+}(aq) + Zn(s) \rightarrow Ni(s) + Zn^{2+}(aq)$. Given that nickel is less reactive than zinc, what can be predicted about the spontaneity of the reaction and the standard cell potential?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the relationship between the standard cell potential (E°) and the spontaneity of an electrochemical reaction?

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In an electrochemical cell, if a more reactive metal is acting as the cathode, what does this indicate about the standard cell potential and the spontaneity of the reaction?

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Given the cell representation: $Ag/Ag^+ // Fe^{2+}/Fe$, and knowing that silver is less reactive than iron, what can be inferred about the cell's standard potential (E°) and spontaneity?

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For the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, if the standard reduction potential of $Al^{3+}$ to $Al$ is -1.66 V and $Cu^{2+}$ to $Cu$ is +0.34 V, calculate the standard cell potential (E°cell) and determine the spontaneity.

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Given the following half-reactions and their standard reduction potentials: $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn(s)$ E° = -0.76 V $Fe^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Fe(s)$ E° = -0.44 V You construct a galvanic cell using these half-reactions. What is the standard cell potential (E°cell)?

<p>+0.32 V (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the electrochemical reaction: $2Ag^+ (aq) + Cu(s) \rightarrow 2Ag(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq)$. Which of the following cell representations accurately depicts this reaction?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical component covered in the topic of electrochemistry, based on the content provided?

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Given the overall cell reaction: $Zn(s) + 2H^+(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + H_2(g)$, determine the half-cell reactions occurring at the anode and cathode, respectively.

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In a redox reaction, if an atom's oxidation number increases after the reaction, which of the following processes has occurred?

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent in a redox reaction?

<p>The oxidizing agent gains electrons and is reduced, while the reducing agent loses electrons and is oxidized. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxidation number of an element in its elemental form, such as $O_2$ or $Cu(s)$?

<p>0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of hydrogen when combined with a metal such as sodium (Na) in $NaH$?

<p>-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxidation number of fluorine in any compound it forms?

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen in $OF_2$?

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Determine the oxidation number of chromium (Cr) in the dichromate ion, $Cr_2O_7^{2-}$

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In the reaction $2K(s) + Cl_2(g) ightarrow 2KCl(s)$, which species is the reducing agent?

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Given the unbalanced equation: $MnO_4^-(aq) + Fe^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + Fe^{3+}(aq)$, which species undergoes oxidation?

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Which of the following is the correct half-reaction for the oxidation of $Al$ to $Al^{3+}$?

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In the balanced redox reaction $2H_2S + 3O_2 ightarrow 2H_2O + 2SO_2$, what is the change in oxidation number for sulfur?

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Which of the following correctly describes what happens at the cathode in an electrolytic cell?

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Given the reaction: $Fe + CuSO_4 ightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu$, what is being reduced and what is the oxidizing agent?

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A substance has a high positive oxidation potential. What does this suggest about its tendency in redox reactions?

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What is the primary difference between a voltaic cell and an electrolytic cell regarding spontaneity?

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In the reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr ightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, which species is being oxidized?

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If a cell has a negative standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$), what does this indicate about the spontaneity of the reaction under standard conditions?

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For the half-reaction $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Zn(s)$, $E = -0.76V$. What does the negative sign indicate?

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between electrode potential and the strength of an oxidizing agent?

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In an electrochemical cell, if you reverse the direction of the reaction, how does this affect the sign of the cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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For an electrochemical cell, what indicates that the reaction will proceed spontaneously?

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In an electrochemical cell, if the less reactive metal is placed at the anode, what can be predicted about the cell potential ($E$) and the reaction's spontaneity?

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Given the half-cell reactions: $Al ightarrow Al^{3+}(aq) + 3e^-$ $E = +1.66V$ and $Mg^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Mg$ $E = -2.36V$, and the overall reaction: $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$. What is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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Given the reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, knowing that $E_{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E_{Mg} = -2.36V$, and that Magnesium is more reactive than Aluminum, what is the $E_{cell}$ and is the reaction spontaneous?

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What is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, given the half-cell reactions: $Zn ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu$ $E = +0.34V$?

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In a redox reaction, if one species is oxidized, what must also occur?

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Which statement accurately describes the role of an oxidizing agent in a redox reaction?

<p>It gains electrons and becomes reduced. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of an element in its standard, elemental state?

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According to the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of fluorine in chemical compounds?

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Determine the oxidation number of sulfur in the bisulfate ion, $HSO_4^-$.

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Identify the species that is oxidized in the following reaction: $Zn(s) + 2H^+(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + H_2(g)$.

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Consider the incomplete redox reaction: $MnO_4^- (aq) + e^- ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq)$. What is the oxidation number change for manganese (Mn)?

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Which process characterizes reduction in terms of oxidation number?

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In the reaction $2Na(s) + Cl_2(g) ightarrow 2NaCl(s)$, which element undergoes reduction?

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In the reaction $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, which species undergoes neither oxidation nor reduction?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the electrode potential and the strength of a reducing agent?

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What conditions are defined for measuring standard electrode potentials?

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Which of the following describes what occurs at the anode in both voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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In an electrochemical cell, if you increase the concentration of the reactants, how does this affect the cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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If a voltaic cell is constructed with a zinc electrode in $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a copper electrode in $Cu^{2+}$ solution, and the solutions are connected by a salt bridge, what is the purpose of the salt bridge?

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In the overall redox reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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What is the role of a strong oxidizing agent in an electrochemical reaction?

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Consider the reaction: $2H_2S(g) + 3O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(l) + 2SO_2(g)$. What is the change in the oxidation state of sulfur?

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What is the difference between electrolytic and voltaic cells?

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For the reaction $Ni^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Ni(s)$, the standard reduction potential ($E^\circ$) is -0.25 V. If this half-cell is connected to a standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) to form a voltaic cell, what is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$)?

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Consider an electrochemical cell constructed with a Zinc electrode in a $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a Copper electrode in a $Cu^{2+}$ solution. Given that Zinc is more reactive than Copper, what can be predicted about the spontaneity of the reaction and the cell voltage under standard conditions?

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In an electrochemical cell, the standard reduction potential for $Ag^+ + e^- ightarrow Ag$ is +0.80 V, and for $Zn^{2+} + 2e^- ightarrow Zn$ is -0.76 V. If a cell is constructed using these two half-cells, what is the standard cell potential?

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Given the cell notation: $Mg(s) | Mg^{2+}(aq) || Al^{3+}(aq) | Al(s)$. If the standard reduction potential of $Mg^{2+}$ to $Mg$ is -2.37 V, and that of $Al^{3+}$ to $Al$ is -1.66 V, what is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$) for this electrochemical cell?

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For the electrochemical cell represented by $Zn | Zn^{2+} || Cu^{2+} | Cu$, which of the following statements is correct regarding the flow of electrons and ion movement?

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Consider a voltaic cell with the following half-reactions: $Fe^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Fe(s)$ $E^\circ = -0.44V$ $Sn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Sn(s)$ $E^\circ = -0.14V$ Which reaction occurs at the anode under standard conditions?

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Given the overall reaction: $2Ag^+ (aq) + Ni(s) ightarrow 2Ag(s) + Ni^{2+}(aq)$. If the standard reduction potential for $Ag^+/Ag$ is +0.80 V and for $Ni^{2+}/Ni$ is -0.25 V, calculate the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$) for this reaction.

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Consider the following half-reactions and their standard reduction potentials: $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu(s)$ $E^\circ = +0.34 V$ $Cr^{3+}(aq) + 3e^- ightarrow Cr(s)$ $E^\circ = -0.74 V$ A voltaic cell is constructed using these half-reactions. What is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$)?

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Given the electrochemical reaction: $3Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2Al(s) ightarrow 3Cu(s) + 2Al^{3+}(aq)$. Which of the following cell notations correctly represents this reaction?

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An electrochemical cell is set up such that the half-reaction at the anode is $Zn(s) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ and the half-reaction at the cathode is $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu(s)$. What will happen to the voltage of the cell if the concentration of $Cu^{2+}$ is decreased?

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In a redox reaction, if species A is the oxidizing agent, what effect does it have on species B?

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When assigning oxidation numbers, which of the following statements is generally true for oxygen?

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What is the oxidation number of hydrogen (H) in sodium hydride ($NaH$)?

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In potassium perchlorate ($KClO_4$), what is the oxidation number of chlorine (Cl)?

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In the following reaction, $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, which species is the reducing agent?

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Consider the reaction: $MnO_2(s) + 4H^+(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + 2H_2O(l)$. What is being reduced in this reaction?

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In the compound $OF_2$, what is the oxidation number of oxygen?

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What is the oxidation number of carbon in the oxalate ion, $C_2O_4^{2-}$?

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A chemist is analyzing a new compound and finds that an element within it has an unusually high positive oxidation number. What might this indicate about the compound?

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During a redox reaction, it is observed that the oxidation number of an element changes from +2 to +5. Which of the following processes has occurred?

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In the balanced redox reaction $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$, what happens to the oxidation number of chlorine?

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In an electrochemical cell, if a metal with a high positive reduction potential is used, what is likely to occur?

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Which of the following characteristics best describes a voltaic cell?

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Consider the following unbalanced reaction: $MnO_4^-(aq) + I^-(aq) \rightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + I_2(s)$. Which species is oxidized in this reaction?

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How does an increase in temperature typically affect the standard cell potential ($E°$) of an electrochemical cell, and what adjustments are made to account for this?

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You have a voltaic cell with a zinc anode and a copper cathode. What happens to the mass of each electrode as the cell discharges?

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In an electrolytic cell used for electroplating, what is the correct setup for plating silver ($Ag$) onto a metal spoon?

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Consider a redox reaction: $A + B^+ \rightarrow A^+ + B$. If substance A has a significantly higher oxidation potential than substance B, what can be predicted about the reaction?

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What conditions define the standard cell potential ($E°$) measurement?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the half-cell potentials and the overall cell potential in an electrochemical cell?

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For the reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, given that $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, and that Magnesium is more reactive than Aluminum, what is the $E°_{cell}$?

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Consider the reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$. If the standard reduction potentials are $E°{Zn} = -0.76V$ and $E°{Cu} = +0.34V$, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$)?

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Given the overall cell reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, which of the following correctly represents the half-cell reactions?

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If a voltaic cell is set up with Zinc and Copper, and it is observed that the reaction is spontaneous, which metal should be placed at the anode and which at the cathode?

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An electrochemical cell is constructed such that a more reactive metal is at the cathode, causing the cell potential to have a negative value. What does this indicate about the reaction?

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What is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, given the half-cell reactions: $Al ightarrow Al^{3+}(aq) + 3e^-$ $E° = +1.66V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu$ $E° = +0.34V$?

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Given the reaction: $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$. Aluminum ($Al$) has $E° = +1.66V$ and Magnesium ($Mg$) $E° = -2.36V$. Since Magnesium is more reactive than Aluminum, is the reaction spontaneous?

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Which of the following scenarios would result in a spontaneous electrochemical reaction?

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For the given cell reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$, what are the respective oxidation states of $Al$ and $Mg$ on the reactant side, and how do they change on the product side?

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Given the half-cell reactions: $Zn ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ with $E° = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu$ with $E° = +0.34V$, which of the following statements correctly describes the spontaneity of the reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is reduced, which of the following must also occur?

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Which of the following options correctly describes the role of an oxidizing agent in a chemical reaction?

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What is the oxidation number of an element in its elemental or standard state, such as $N_2(g)$ or $Au(s)$?

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In the reaction $Zn(s) + 2H^+(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + H_2(g)$, which species is oxidized?

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For the incomplete redox reaction: $MnO_4^- (aq) + 8H^+ + 5e^- ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + 4H_2O(l)$, what is the oxidation number change for manganese (Mn)?

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Which process accurately defines reduction in terms of oxidation number?

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In the reaction $2Na(s) + Cl_2(g) ightarrow 2NaCl(s)$, which element is being reduced?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, what are the changes in oxidation numbers for iron (Fe) and oxygen (O) respectively?

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Which of the following statements regarding electrodes in electrochemical cells is correct?

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A metal X has a high positive oxidation potential. How will this metal likely behave in a redox reaction?

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What conditions are typically defined for measuring standard cell potential ($E^\circ$)?

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Which of the following is a correct representation of an electrochemical cell?

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If a cell reaction has a positive $E_{cell}$, what does this indicate about the reaction's spontaneity?

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Consider two half-cells: $A^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow A(s)$ with $E^\circ = +0.80V$ and $B^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow B(s)$ with $E^\circ = -0.34V$. In a voltaic cell using these half-cells, which metal will act as the anode?

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In the reaction: $Cl_2 + 2NaBr \rightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, which species is getting oxidized based on the oxidation number change?

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What is the function of an electrolyte in an electrochemical cell?

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Consider an electrochemical cell where a more reactive metal is at the cathode and a less reactive metal is at the anode. How will this setup primarily affect the cell's spontaneity and standard cell potential?

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In an electrochemical cell, which of the following conditions will result in a spontaneous reaction?

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For the cell reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, given that zinc is more reactive than copper, what can be inferred about the standard cell potential and the reaction's spontaneity?

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Which of the following cell representations accurately describes a voltaic cell with a spontaneous reaction, where $Zn$ is oxidized and $Ag^+$ is reduced?

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What does a negative value for the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) indicate about a redox reaction under standard conditions?

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For the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$, given $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, how would you determine the $E°_{cell}$ and the spontaneity of the reaction?

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In the reaction: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$, how does calculating the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) allow us to predict the spontaneity of the reaction?

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The standard reduction potentials for two half-cells are: $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Zn(s)$, $E° = -0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu(s)$, $E° = +0.34V$. If a voltaic cell is constructed using these half-cells, what will be the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$)?

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For the reaction $2Ag^+ (aq) + Cu(s) ightarrow 2Ag(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq)$, knowing that silver is less reactive than copper, how does this affect the cell's spontaneity and what can be inferred about the cell's standard potential ($E°$)?

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Given the half-reactions: $Al(s) ightarrow Al^{3+}(aq) + 3e^-$ , $E° = +1.66V$ and $Mg^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Mg(s)$, $E° = -2.36V$. In the overall reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$, what is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is described as the reducing agent, which of the following occurs?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the behavior of oxidation numbers in a redox reaction?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, what happens to the oxidation number of iron (Fe) and oxygen ($O_2$) respectively?

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What must occur for a chemical reaction to be classified as a redox reaction?

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In the compound $KNO_3$, what is the oxidation number of nitrogen (N)?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the relationship between oxidation number and the process occurring in a redox reaction?

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According to the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds, and what is the exception?

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In an electrochemical cell, what is the relationship between the anode and oxidation?

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In $NaHSO_4$, which element has an oxidation number of +6?

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Given the electrochemical cell notation: $Zn(s) | Zn^{2+}(aq) || Cu^{2+}(aq) | Cu(s)$, which of the following statements is correct about the reactions at each electrode?

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What distinguishes a voltaic cell from an electrolytic cell in terms of spontaneity and energy conversion?

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A metal 'X' has a high positive reduction potential. What does this indicate about its properties as a reducing or oxidizing agent?

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When hydrogen combines with metals, what is its oxidation number?

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In the reaction $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$, which species is the oxidizing agent and what happens to its oxidation number?

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Which conditions define the standard cell potential ($E^\circ$) of an electrochemical cell?

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In an electrolytic cell, which of the following statements accurately describes the charge and process at the cathode?

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What role does fluorine play in chemical compounds regarding oxidation numbers, and why?

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How does the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) relate to the spontaneity of a redox reaction in an electrochemical cell?

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Which statement is true regarding the strength of oxidizing and reducing agents based on their respective potentials?

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For a voltaic cell based on the reaction $Sn^{2+}(aq) + Fe(s) ightarrow Sn(s) + Fe^{2+}(aq)$, which species is at the anode and what is the sign of its electrode?

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Given the reaction $Zn + 2Ag^+(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag$, which of the following cell representations is correct?

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If a more reactive metal is acting as the cathode in an electrochemical cell, what does this indicate about the cell's standard potential (E°) and the reaction's spontaneity?

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For the cell representation $Al/Al^{3+} // Cu^{2+}/Cu$, what are the half-reactions occurring at the anode and cathode, respectively?

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Given a redox reaction with a negative standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$), what does this indicate about the spontaneity of the reaction under standard conditions?

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Consider the reaction: $2Ag^+(aq) + Cu(s) ightarrow 2Ag(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq)$. If the standard reduction potential for $Ag^+/Ag$ is +0.80 V and for $Cu^{2+}/Cu$ is +0.34 V, what is the standard cell potential ($E°$) for this reaction?

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If a more reactive metal is placed at the cathode in an electrolytic cell, what effect does this have on the cell potential and the spontaneity of the reaction?

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For the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$, given $E°{Al^{3+}/Al} = -1.66V$ and $E°{Mg^{2+}/Mg} = -2.36V$. Calculate the $E°cell$ and determine if the reaction is spontaneous as written.

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Given the following cell representation: $Pt(s) | Fe^{2+}(aq), Fe^{3+}(aq) || MnO_4^-(aq), H^+(aq) | Mn^{2+}(aq) | Pt(s)$. Which half-reaction occurs at the anode?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) and the concentrations of reactants and products in an electrochemical cell?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is described as the 'reducing agent', what is it directly responsible for?

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Which statement accurately describes the fundamental relationship between oxidation and reduction processes in a redox reaction?

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In the compound $KMnO_4$, what is the oxidation number of manganese (Mn)?

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Given the compound $Na_2S_2O_3$, what is the oxidation number of sulfur (S)?

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If an element is in its elemental form (e.g., $N_2$, $Fe(s)$), what is its oxidation number?

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In which of the following compounds does oxygen NOT have an oxidation number of -2?

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Which process defines reduction in terms of oxidation number change?

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In the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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During a redox reaction, if a substance $X$ increases in oxidation number from +2 to +5, what has occurred?

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Consider the unbalanced reaction: $MnO_4^-(aq) + I^-(aq) ightarrow MnO_2(s) + I_2(s)$. Which species undergoes reduction?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, which element undergoes an increase in oxidation number?

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In an electrochemical cell, which of the following is true regarding the anode?

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Which of the following statements correctly compares voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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Consider a half-cell with a very high positive reduction potential. What does this suggest about the substance in that half-cell?

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In an electrolytic cell, what is the charge of the cathode and what process occurs there?

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If a proposed half-cell reaction has a negative $E_{cell}$ value, what does this indicate about the spontaneity of the reaction?

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How does increasing the concentration of reactants generally affect the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) of an electrochemical cell, and what principle explains this?

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Given the standard cell potential ($E°$) for a reaction, how can you determine if the reaction will proceed spontaneously under standard conditions?

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In a voltaic cell, what is the role of the salt bridge?

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Consider the reaction: $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$. Which species undergoes neither oxidation nor reduction?

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For a cell reaction to be spontaneous, which of the following conditions must be met regarding the standard cell potential (E°) and the placement of metals based on their reactivity?

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In an electrochemical cell, if a less reactive metal is placed at the anode, what does this indicate about the standard cell potential (E°) and the spontaneity of the reaction?

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Consider a voltaic cell constructed with aluminum and magnesium electrodes. Given that magnesium is more reactive than aluminum, and the reaction is: $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, what can be predicted about the cell's standard potential (E°) and spontaneity?

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Given the half-reactions: $Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E° = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$ $E° = +0.34V$, and the overall reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, is the reaction spontaneous, and why?

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the calculation and interpretation of standard cell potential (E°) in electrochemical cells?

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A cell is represented as $M / M^{2+} // N^{2+} / N$, where M is more reactive than N. Which of the following statements accurately describes the spontaneity of the cell reaction?

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Given the reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, which of the following cell representations accurately describes this reaction in an electrochemical cell?

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Determine the E°cell for the following reaction and half-cells, and determine if the reaction is spontaneous. $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$. $E_{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E_{Mg} = -2.36V$.

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For the voltaic cell $Ag/Ag^+ // Fe^{2+}/Fe$, and knowing that silver is less reactive than iron, what can be inferred about the cell's standard potential (E°) and spontaneity?

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Which of the following correctly identifies the anode and cathode reactions for the overall cell reaction: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is described as the 'reducing agent', what happens to its oxidation number?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between oxidation and reduction in a redox reaction?

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Applying the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of an element in its elemental or diatomic form?

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Given the compound $NaH$, what is the oxidation number of hydrogen?

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What is the oxidation number of fluorine in $OF_2$?

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Determine the oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfuric acid molecule, $H_2SO_4$.

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Consider the reaction: $2K(s) + Cl_2(g) ightarrow 2KCl(s)$. Which species undergoes reduction?

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What is the oxidation number of chromium (Cr) in the dichromate ion, $Cr_2O_7^{2-}$?

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In the unbalanced redox reaction: $MnO_4^-(aq) + Fe^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + Fe^{3+}(aq)$, which species is oxidized?

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What change in oxidation number signifies reduction?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, what are the oxidation number changes for iron (Fe) and oxygen ($O$) respectively?

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In the reaction $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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A voltaic cell is set up with a zinc electrode and a copper electrode. Given that zinc has a greater tendency to be oxidized than copper, which electrode will be the anode, and what will be its charge?

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Which of the following conditions would lead to a decrease in the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) of an electrochemical cell?

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In an electrolytic cell, what is the role of an external power source?

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If a substance has a high positive oxidation potential, what does this indicate about its properties?

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Which of the following factors affects the voltage, electromotive force or emf, of an electrochemical cell under non-standard conditions?

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For the voltaic cell $Zn(s) | Zn^{2+}(1 M) || Cu^{2+}(1 M) | Cu(s)$, the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}^{\circ}$) is +1.10 V. What happens to $E_{cell}$ if the concentration of $Cu^{2+}$ is increased?

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In a redox reaction, if the standard reduction potential of a metal A is more positive than that of metal B, what can be inferred about their reactivity and spontaneity?

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If a voltaic cell is constructed with a zinc electrode in $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a silver electrode in $Ag^+$ solution, connected by a salt bridge, what is the primary function of the salt bridge?

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In an electrochemical cell, if the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$) is positive, what does this indicate about the spontaneity of the reaction?

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Consider an electrochemical cell with zinc ($Zn$) as the anode and copper ($Cu$) as the cathode. Given that zinc is more reactive than copper, what is the expected sign of the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$), and will the reaction be spontaneous?

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Given the cell representation $Mg / Mg^{2+} // Ag^+ / Ag$, and knowing that magnesium is more reactive than silver, what can be inferred about the spontaneity of the cell reaction and the sign of $E_{cell}$?

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For the reaction $3Mg^{2+}(aq) + 2Al(s) ightarrow 3Mg(s) + 2Al^{3+}(aq)$, the standard reduction potentials are $E°(Mg^{2+}/Mg) = -2.36V$ and $E°(Al^{3+}/Al) = -1.66V$. Calculate the standard cell potential, $E°_{cell}$.

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Consider an electrochemical cell in which the following reaction occurs: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$. Which of the following cell representations correctly describes this cell?

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If a more reactive metal is placed at the cathode in an electrochemical cell, what can you generally predict about the standard cell potential ($E°$) and the spontaneity of the reaction?

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For the half-reactions, $Zn(s) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^−$ with $E° = +0.76 V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^− ightarrow Cu(s)$ with $E° = +0.34 V$, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$?

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What is the purpose of using cell representations (e.g., $Zn / Zn^{2+} // Cu^{2+} / Cu$) in electrochemistry?

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In the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$, given $E°{Al} = -1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, and knowing that Magnesium is more reactive than Aluminum, is the reaction spontaneous and what is the $E°_{cell}$?

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For an electrochemical reaction to be spontaneous, which of the following must be true regarding the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$)?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is described as the 'reducing agent', what is it actually doing?

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When assigning oxidation numbers, which of the following elements is almost always assigned an oxidation number of -1 in its compounds?

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What is the oxidation number of sulfur (S) in the sulfite ion, $SO_3^{2-}$?

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Consider the unbalanced reaction: $MnO_4^−(aq) + I^−(aq) ightarrow MnO_2(s) + I_2(s)$. Which species is the oxidizing agent?

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In the balanced redox reaction: $5Fe^{2+}(aq) + MnO_4^−(aq) + 8H^+(aq) ightarrow 5Fe^{3+}(aq) + Mn^{2+}(aq) + 4H_2O(l)$, which species is oxidized?

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During the reaction $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$, what happens to the oxidation number of copper?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a substance that is likely to act as a strong oxidizing agent?

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Given the unbalanced equation: $Cr_2O_7^{2-}(aq) + Fe^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Cr^{3+}(aq) + Fe^{3+}(aq)$, what is the change in the oxidation number of chromium (Cr)?

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Which type of electrochemical cell uses electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous chemical reactions?

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In an electrochemical cell under standard conditions, what concentrations are all ion solutions set to for measuring standard cell potential?

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A substance has a high positive oxidation potential. What does this suggest about its properties in redox reactions?

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In an electrolytic cell, which of the following statements regarding the anode is correct?

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In the reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr \rightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, which element undergoes reduction?

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How can the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) be used to predict the spontaneity of a redox reaction?

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In the reaction $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, which species is neither oxidized nor reduced?

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In electrochemistry, what distinguishes a voltaic cell from an electrolytic cell?

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What is the relationship between electrode potential and the strength of an oxidizing agent?

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Which of the following conditions will result in a spontaneous electrochemical reaction?

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Consider an electrochemical cell where a less reactive metal is placed at the anode. What can be predicted about the cell potential (E) and the reaction's spontaneity?

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An electrochemical cell is constructed with aluminum and magnesium electrodes. Given $E^\circ_{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E^\circ_{Mg} = -2.36V$, if magnesium is placed at the anode, what is the $E^\circ_{cell}$ and is the reaction spontaneous?

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Given the half-cell reactions: $Zn ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu$ $E = +0.34V$, and the overall reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, what is the correct cell representation?

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In the reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, given that aluminum has a standard oxidation potential of +1.66V and magnesium has a standard oxidation potential of -2.36V, which setup will result in a spontaneous reaction?

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For the reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, which option correctly identifies the half-reactions and their locations in an electrochemical cell?

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Which set of conditions will result in an electrochemical cell with a positive standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$), indicating a spontaneous reaction?

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Given the half-reactions: $Al ightarrow Al^{3+}(aq) + 3e^-$ $E = +1.66Vand$Mg^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Mg$ $E = -2.36V, what is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$) for the reaction when they are combined in a voltaic cell?

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For the overall reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, if the $E$ for $Al^{3+}/Al$ is -1.66 V and the $E$ for $Cu^{2+}/Cu$ is +0.34 V, what is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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Consider a voltaic cell using zinc and copper half-cells. If the zinc electrode is the anode, what processes occur at each electrode, and how does this affect cell potential?

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In a redox reaction, if a species gains electrons, which of the following terms describes this process?

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between an oxidizing agent and the species it interacts with in a redox reaction?

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In a chemical compound, if oxygen is not bonded to fluorine and it is not a peroxide, what is its oxidation number?

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Determine the oxidation number of manganese (Mn) in the permanganate ion, $MnO_4^-$.

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In the reaction $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$, which species is the reducing agent?

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Consider the incomplete redox reaction: $Cr_2O_7^{2-}(aq) ightarrow Cr^{3+}(aq)$. What is the oxidation number change for chromium (Cr)?

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In the reaction $2H_2(g) + O_2(g) ightarrow 2H_2O(g)$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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Which of the following describes what happens at the cathode in an electrolytic cell?

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For the reaction $Ni^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s) \rightarrow Ni(s) + 2Ag^+(aq)$, the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) is -1.05 V. What does this indicate about the reaction?

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Consider an electrochemical cell made of a Zinc electrode in $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a Silver electrode in $Ag^+$ solution. Given that Zinc is more reactive than Silver, which of the following statements is true if the reaction is spontaneous?

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What is the correct cell representation for the reaction $Mg(s) + Fe^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Mg^{2+}(aq) + Fe(s)$?

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Given the half-reactions: $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ $E° = +0.34V$ and $Sn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Sn(s)$ $E° = -0.14V$, calculate the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the spontaneous reaction.

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In the electrolytic process of water ($H_2O$) into hydrogen ($H_2$) and oxygen ($O_2$), what occurs at the cathode?

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Consider the half-reactions: $Ag^+(aq) + e^- \rightarrow Ag(s)$ $E° = +0.80V$ $Ni^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Ni(s)$ $E° = -0.25V$ If a voltaic cell is constructed using these half-reactions, what is the standard cell potential if Nickel is at the anode?

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For the voltaic cell $Zn(s) | Zn^{2+}(aq) || Cu^{2+}(aq) | Cu(s)$, how does the concentration of $Zn^{2+}$ ions in the anode compartment change as the cell operates?

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In a redox reaction, $MnO_4^−(aq)$ is converted to $Mn^{2+}(aq)$ in an acidic solution. Which of the following is true about the role of $MnO_4^−(aq)$?

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Which of the following describes the change in oxidation number for a substance that is acting as a reducing agent?

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Consider the reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$. Given the following standard reduction potentials: $Al^{3+}(aq) + 3e^- \rightarrow Al(s)$ $E° = -1.66 V$ $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ $E° = +0.34 V$ Calculate the standard cell potential.

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Which of the following best describes what happens to a strong reducing agent during a chemical reaction?

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In an electrochemical cell, if a metal with a high positive oxidation potential is used as an electrode, what does this indicate about its role?

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Consider the reaction: $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$. Which species remains unchanged in terms of oxidation number?

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If the standard reduction potential ($E°$) for $Zn^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn$ is -0.76 V, what does this indicate about the reaction under standard conditions?

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In the reaction $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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For an electrochemical cell, what conditions define the standard cell potential ($E°$)?

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In an electrolytic cell, what is the role of an external source of electricity?

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If a voltaic cell is set up under non-standard conditions, how would increasing the concentration of the reactants generally affect the cell potential?

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In a redox reaction, if a substance gains electrons, what happens to its oxidation number and what is this process called?

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In a redox reaction, if a substance is reduced, what happens to its oxidation number and what role does it play?

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Consider the compound $Na_2S_2O_3$. What is the oxidation number of sulfur (S) in this compound, given that sodium (Na) has an oxidation number of +1 and oxygen (O) has an oxidation number of -2?

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In the reaction $MnO_4^- + 5Fe^{2+} + 8H^+ \longrightarrow Mn^{2+} + 5Fe^{3+} + 4H_2O$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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When balancing redox reactions using the half-reaction method, what is the first step after separating the unbalanced reaction into two half-reactions?

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Which set of oxidation numbers is correctly assigned to all elements in $Ca(ClO_3)_2$?

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In a redox reaction, the reducing agent:

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In the following unbalanced reaction, $Cr_2O_7^{2-} + I^- \longrightarrow Cr^{3+} + I_2$, which species is oxidized?

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For the reaction: $Zn(s) + 2H^+(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + H_2(g)$, which species acts as the reducing agent?

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Balance the following equation: $MnO_4^- + Fe^{2+} \longrightarrow Mn^{2+} + Fe^{3+}$ (acidic conditions). What is the coefficient for $Fe^{2+}$ in the balanced equation?

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For the reaction $Ni^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s) \rightarrow Ni(s) + 2Ag^+(aq)$, given that the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}^\circ$) is -1.05 V, what can be concluded about the reaction at standard conditions?

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Consider a voltaic cell constructed with a zinc electrode in a $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a copper electrode in a $Cu^{2+}$ solution. Given that zinc is more reactive than copper, which of the following statements is true regarding the spontaneity of the reaction and the cell potential?

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Given the reaction: $3Mg^{2+}(aq) + 2Al(s) \rightarrow 3Mg(s) + 2Al^{3+}(aq)$, and knowing that magnesium is more reactive than aluminum, what would you expect the sign of $E_{cell}$ to be for this reaction as written, and what does this indicate about its spontaneity?

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Consider the following cell representation: $Fe(s) | Fe^{2+}(aq) || Ag^+(aq) | Ag(s)$. If the standard reduction potential of $Ag^+/Ag$ is +0.80 V and $Fe^{2+}/Fe$ is -0.44 V, what is the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}^\circ$) for this voltaic cell?

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If a more reactive metal, M, is used as the anode in a voltaic cell and a less reactive metal, L, is used as the cathode, which of the following statements is most accurate?

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Given the half-reactions: $Zn(s) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E^\circ = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ $E^\circ = +0.34V$, which of the following correctly represents the overall spontaneous cell reaction and its standard cell potential?

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For the cell representation $Mg(s) | Mg^{2+}(aq) || Ag^+(aq) | Ag(s)$, what is the overall balanced cell reaction?

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Which of the following is an application of redox reactions?

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In a redox reaction, the reducing agent ________.

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When assigning oxidation numbers, which of the following rules always takes precedence?

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In a redox reaction, if a substance is reduced, which of the following must also be true?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, what is the change in oxidation number for iron (Fe)?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the roles of the oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction?

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Which of the following describes what happens at the anode in voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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According to the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of alkali metals (Group 1A) in compounds?

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For a voltaic cell constructed with a zinc electrode in $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a copper electrode in $Cu^{2+}$ solution, and the solutions are connected by a salt bridge, what is the role of the copper electrode?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the purpose of the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) value?

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds, excluding when it is bonded to fluorine or in peroxides?

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Determine the oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfite ion, $SO_3^{2-}$.

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In the reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr \rightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, which element is being oxidized?

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Which of the following is true of electrolytic cells?

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Which of the following conditions are standard conditions for measuring standard cell potential ($E^\circ$)?

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In the reaction $2KBr(aq) + Cl_2(g) ightarrow 2KCl(aq) + Br_2(l)$, which element is being oxidized?

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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between electrode potential and the strength of a reducing agent?

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For the reaction $Ni^{2+}(aq) + Fe(s) ightarrow Ni(s) + Fe^{2+}(aq)$, if the standard cell potential ($E_{cell}^\circ$) is positive, and iron is known to be more reactive than nickel, placing iron at the anode would cause the reaction to be what?

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Which of the following conditions would result in a non-spontaneous electrochemical reaction?

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Given the half-reactions: $Zn(s) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E^\circ = +0.76V$ and $Ag^+(aq) + e^- ightarrow Ag(s)$ $E^\circ = +0.80V$. What is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn(s) + 2Ag^+(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s)$?

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Consider a voltaic cell with the following half-reactions: $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu(s)$ $E^\circ = +0.34V$ and $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Zn(s)$ $E^\circ = -0.76V$. If the zinc electrode is the anode, what is the $E^\circ_{cell}$?

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If a voltaic cell is set up such that the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$) is negative, what does this indicate about the reaction under standard conditions?

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Given the reaction: $2Ag^+(aq) + Cu(s) ightarrow 2Ag(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq)$, which of the following cell representations accurately describes this electrochemical cell?

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For an electrochemical cell, the standard reduction potential ($E^\circ$) of $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu(s)$ is +0.34 V, and $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Zn(s)$ is -0.76 V. If the cell reaction is $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$, what is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$)?

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How does the placement of a more reactive metal at the cathode affect the spontaneity of an electrochemical cell?

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In the redox reaction $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$, if the standard reduction potential for $Al^{3+}$ is -1.66V and for $Mg^{2+}$ is -2.36V, what is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$)?

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Which of the following factors primarily determines the spontaneity of a redox reaction in an electrochemical cell?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is identified as the reducing agent, what specifically is it doing?

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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between oxidation numbers and the processes of oxidation and reduction in a redox reaction?

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In a chemical reaction, if an atom's oxidation number increases, which of the following processes has occurred?

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What is the oxidation number of hydrogen in $NaH$?

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What is the correct half-reaction for the oxidation of $Al$ to $Al^{3+}$?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, which species is being oxidized, and what is the change in its oxidation number?

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Consider the reaction $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$. Which species undergoes double displacement but no change in oxidation number?

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In an electrochemical cell, the anode is defined as the electrode where what occurs, and what is its charge in an electrolytic cell?

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How does a high positive reduction potential relate to a substance's ability to act as an oxidizing agent?

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What is the role of electrical energy in voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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If a metal strip is immersed in a solution containing its ions, what determines the electrode potential?

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In the reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr \rightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, identify which species is reduced and what is the change in its oxidation number.

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What is the relationship between a substance's oxidation potential and its effectiveness as a reducing agent?

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If the voltage of an electrochemical cell is measured to be zero, what does this indicate about the reaction at standard conditions?

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For a voltaic cell with a positive standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$), which statement is correct regarding the spontaneity of the reaction?

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In an electrochemical cell, if a less reactive metal is used as the anode, what can be inferred about the spontaneity of the reaction?

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Consider the reaction: $Ni^{2+}(aq) + Zn(s) \rightarrow Ni(s) + Zn^{2+}(aq)$. Given that zinc is more reactive than nickel, which of the following statements is true?

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Given the cell representation: $Ag(s)|Ag^+(aq)||Cu^{2+}(aq)|Cu(s)$, and knowing that copper is more reactive than silver, what can be inferred?

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Given the half-reactions: $\begin{aligned}Zn(s) &\rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- & E^\circ &= +0.76 \text{ V} \ Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- &\rightarrow Cu(s) & E^\circ &= +0.34 \text{ V}\end{aligned}$ What is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$) for a cell using these half-reactions?

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Consider the reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$. Given that $E^\circ_{Al^{3+}/Al} = -1.66 \text{ V}$ and $E^\circ_{Mg^{2+}/Mg} = -2.36 \text{ V}$, calculate the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$).

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Which of the following is a correct cell representation for the reaction: $Zn(s) + 2Ag^+(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s)$?

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In the reaction $MnO_4^-(aq) + 5Fe^{2+}(aq) + 8H^+(aq) \rightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + 5Fe^{3+}(aq) + 4H_2O(l)$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the application of redox reactions?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of a reducing agent in a redox reaction?

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What is the oxidation number of an element in its standard, elemental state?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, which element undergoes oxidation, and what is the change in its oxidation number?

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What is the primary distinction between voltaic cells and electrolytic cells?

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In an electrochemical cell, what does a high positive reduction potential of a substance indicate?

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What is the role of the anode in both voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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Consider an electrochemical cell where the concentration of reactants is increased. What effect does this have on the cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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In an electrochemical cell consisting of a zinc electrode in $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a silver electrode in $Ag^{+}$ solution, which is the anode and which reaction occurs there?

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What conditions are specified when measuring standard electrode potentials?

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Given the reaction: $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, identify which species undergoes neither oxidation nor reduction.

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If a voltaic cell is constructed with a zinc electrode in $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a copper electrode in $Cu^{2+}$ solution, and the solutions are connected by a salt bridge, what is the salt bridge's primary function?

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For an electrochemical reaction to be spontaneous, which of the following conditions must be met regarding the placement of metals and the cell potential?

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In an electrochemical cell, if the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) is negative, what does this indicate about the spontaneity of the reaction under standard conditions?

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Given the reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, with $E°{Zn} = +0.76V$ and $E°{Cu} = +0.34V$, what is the cell representation for this reaction?

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For the reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, given $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, and knowing that Magnesium is more reactive than Aluminum, what is the $E°_{cell}$ and is the reaction spontaneous?

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Given the half-cell reactions: $Zn ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E° = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu$ $E° = +0.34V$, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$?

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What is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ$) for a reaction where $Al$ is oxidized to $Al^{3+}$ and $Mg^{2+}$ is reduced to $Mg$, given $E^\circ_{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E^\circ_{Mg} = -2.36V$?

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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the reactivity of metals, their placement in an electrochemical cell, and the resulting cell's spontaneity?

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Consider the overall reaction: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$. If the standard reduction potential for $Cu^{2+}$ to $Cu$ is $+0.34V$ and for $Zn^{2+}$ to $Zn$ is $-0.76V$, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$), and is the reaction spontaneous under standard conditions?

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Given the standard reduction potentials, which of the following pairs of half-cells would produce a spontaneous reaction under standard conditions when combined in an electrochemical cell?

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Which of the following descriptions accurately relates a cell's spontaneity to the relative activity of the metals used as electrodes in an electrochemical cell?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is considered the oxidizing agent, what is its primary role?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes what occurs during reduction in a redox reaction?

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In $H_2SO_4$, what is the oxidation number of sulfur?

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In the perchlorate ion ($ClO_4^−$), what is the oxidation number of chlorine (Cl)?

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In the compound $NaHSO_4$, what is the oxidation number of sulfur?

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Given the unbalanced reaction: $Zn(s) + HNO_3(aq) ightarrow Zn(NO_3)_2(aq) + N_2O(g) + H_2O(l)$, which element is reduced?

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Consider the unbalanced redox reaction: $MnO_4^−(aq) + I^−(aq) ightarrow MnO_2(s) + I_2(s)$. Which species acts as the reducing agent?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the change in oxidation number for a species that is oxidized in a redox reaction?

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In the reaction $2Na(s) + H_2(g) ightarrow 2NaH(s)$, what is the oxidation number of hydrogen in the product $NaH$?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, which species is the oxidizing agent, and what is being oxidized?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the electrode potential and the tendency of a substance to be reduced?

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In an electrochemical cell, what is the significance of a positive $E_{cell}$ value?

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What is the standard temperature and ion concentration to measure standard cell potential?

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In the reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr \rightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, identify which species is the reducing agent.

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Which of the following is a key difference between voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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In the electrochemical cell, what distinguishes the anode from the cathode?

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In the general redox reaction $Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu$, what changes do you observe in the oxidation numbers of iron (Fe) and copper (Cu), respectively?

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Based on standard reduction potentials, which of the following metals would be the strongest reducing agent?

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In the reaction $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$, identify which element is undergoing reduction by observing changes in oxidation numbers.

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For an electrochemical cell, which of the following scenarios will result in a spontaneous reaction?

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Consider a voltaic cell with a standard cell potential (E°cell) of -0.50 V. Which statement is correct regarding the spontaneity of the reaction and the placement of metals?

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Given the cell representation: $X/X^{2+} // Y^{2+}/Y$, and knowing that metal X is more reactive than metal Y, what can be inferred about the cell's spontaneity and standard potential?

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Consider the reaction: $Mg(s) + 2Ag^+(aq) \rightarrow Mg^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s)$. The half-cell potentials are $E°{Mg^{2+}/Mg} = -2.37 V$ and $E°{Ag^+/Ag} = +0.80 V$. Calculate the standard cell potential (E°cell) for the reaction.

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You have a voltaic cell with the following half-reactions: $Zn(s) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E° = +0.76 V$ and $Fe^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Fe(s)$ $E° = -0.44 V$. What is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for this reaction?

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Given the standard reduction potentials: $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ $E° = +0.34 V$ $Ag^{+}(aq) + e^- \rightarrow Ag(s)$ $E° = +0.80 V$ If a galvanic cell is constructed using copper and silver, what is the standard cell potential?

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For the overall reaction: $2Ag^+ (aq) + Ni(s) \rightarrow 2Ag(s) + Ni^{2+}(aq)$, which of the following cell representations is correct?

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Consider the reaction: $3Mg(s) + 2Al^{3+}(aq) \rightarrow 3Mg^{2+}(aq) + 2Al(s)$. Given the half-reactions: $Mg \rightarrow Mg^{2+} + 2e^-$, $E° = 2.37 V$ and $Al \rightarrow Al^{3+} + 3e^-$, $E° = 1.66 V$. Calculate the standard cell potential and determine if the reaction is spontaneous.

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If a more reactive metal is placed at the cathode in an electrochemical cell, how does this affect the spontaneity of the cell reaction?

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Which of the following is a correct representation of a redox reaction in an electrochemical cell, showing the oxidation half-cell on the left and the reduction half-cell on the right?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is identified as the reducing agent, what is its primary role?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the fundamental relationship between oxidation and reduction in a redox reaction?

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When determining the oxidation number of elements in a compound, which rule takes precedence if multiple rules appear to conflict?

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What is the oxidation number of an individual atom in a substance consisting of only one element?

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In $KH$, what is the oxidation number of hydrogen?

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Consider the unbalanced reaction: $Zn(s) + HNO_3(aq) ightarrow Zn(NO_3)_2(aq) + N_2O(g) + H_2O(l)$. Which species is the oxidizing agent?

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In the reaction $2H_2S(g) + 3O_2(g) ightarrow 2SO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g)$, which substance is oxidized?

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What must occur for a chemical species to be identified as undergoing reduction in a redox reaction?

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Given the incomplete redox reaction: $MnO_4^−(aq) ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq)$. What is the change in oxidation number of manganese?

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In the reaction $4Fe + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Fe_2O_3$, what is the change in the oxidation number of iron (Fe)?

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In an electrochemical cell, which of the following is true regarding the electrode where oxidation occurs?

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How does a substance with a high positive reduction potential behave in a redox reaction?

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Which of the following correctly relates the standard cell potential ($E^\circ$) to the spontaneity of a redox reaction at standard conditions?

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What is the role of a metal or semiconductor electrode in an electrochemical reaction?

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Consider the reaction: $Cl_2 + 2NaBr \rightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$. Which species is the oxidizing agent?

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How would increasing the temperature affect the cell potential in an electrochemical reaction? Assume nonstandard conditions are present.

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In the reaction: $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, which element undergoes neither oxidation nor reduction?

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Which of the following defines electrochemistry most accurately?

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What is the purpose of using a reference cell in electrochemistry?

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Which of the following conditions will result in a spontaneous electrochemical reaction in a voltaic cell?

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Consider the reaction: $Ni^{2+}(aq) + Zn(s) \rightarrow Ni(s) + Zn^{2+}(aq)$. Given that zinc is more reactive than nickel, what can be predicted about the spontaneity of the reaction and the standard cell potential?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the relationship between the standard cell potential ($E^\circ$) and the spontaneity of an electrochemical reaction?

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Given the cell representation: $Ag/Ag^+ // Fe^{2+}/Fe$, and knowing that silver is less reactive than iron, what can be inferred about the cell's standard potential ($E^\circ$) and spontaneity?

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For the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, if the standard reduction potential of $Al^{3+}$ to $Al$ is -1.66 V and $Cu^{2+}$ to $Cu$ is +0.34 V, calculate the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$) and determine the spontaneity.

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Given the following half-reactions and their standard reduction potentials: $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn(s)$ $E^\circ$ = -0.76 V $Fe^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Fe(s)$ $E^\circ$ = -0.44 V You construct a galvanic cell using these half-reactions. Assuming that Zinc is oxidized, what is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$)?

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Consider the reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$. Knowing that $E^\circ_{Al} = -1.66V$ and $E^\circ_{Mg} = -2.36V$, what is the $E^\circ_{cell}$?

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Which of the following species would be considered the reducing agent in the reaction: $2Na(s) + Cl_2(g) \rightarrow 2NaCl(s)$?

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Using the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of potassium (K) in $K_2O$?

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In the following unbalanced redox reaction: $MnO_4^-(aq) + I^-(aq) ightarrow MnO_2(s) + I_2(s)$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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Consider the reaction: $Zn(s) + 2Ag^+(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s)$. Which species undergoes reduction?

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Which of the following represents a balanced half-reaction for the oxidation of $Fe^{2+}$ to $Fe^{3+}$?

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During a redox reaction, the species that causes another species to be oxidized while being reduced itself is referred to as what?

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What changes in oxidation number signifies that a species has been oxidized?

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In an electrolytic cell, which of the following statements accurately describes the processes occurring at each electrode?

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In the reaction $CuO(s) + H_2(g) ightarrow Cu(s) + H_2O(l)$, which species is acting as the oxidizing agent.

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Based on standard reduction potentials ($E°$), how can one effectively determine the strength of an oxidizing agent?

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Consider the standard cell potential ($E°$) values. Which statement accurately describes their utility in evaluating redox reactions?

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Which of the following conditions is essential for measuring the standard electrode potential of a half-cell?

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In the balanced redox reaction $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$, what changes occur to the oxidation numbers of sodium (Na) and chlorine ($Cl_2$) as they react?

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What is the primary distinction between voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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Considering the electrochemical series, which of the following statements accurately predicts reactivity and spontaneity in electrochemical cells?

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In the reaction $Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu$, how can we correctly describe the role of iron (Fe)?

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If a substance is described as a strong reducing agent, which of the following properties would it likely possess?

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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between a metal's reactivity, its placement in an electrochemical cell, and the cell's spontaneity?

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Consider an electrochemical cell where zinc (Zn) is the anode and copper (Cu) is the cathode. Given that zinc is more reactive than copper, what can be predicted about the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) and the reaction's spontaneity?

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In an electrochemical cell with the overall reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, it is found that the cell potential is negative. Based on this information, what can be concluded?

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Which of the following cell representations accurately describes an electrochemical cell with the overall reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$?

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Given the half-reactions: $Zn ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E° = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu$ $E° = +0.34V$, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$?

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Consider an electrochemical cell with the following standard reduction potentials: $Ag^+ + e^- ightarrow Ag$ $E° = +0.80V$ and $Fe^{2+} + 2e^- ightarrow Fe$ $E° = -0.44V$. What is the standard cell potential if iron is oxidized to $Fe^{2+}$ and silver ions are reduced to silver metal?

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In the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$, given that $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, what is the $E°_{cell}$ and is the reaction spontaneous?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is described as the 'reducing agent', what role is it fulfilling?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the oxidation number of an element in a compound?

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In the compound $H_2PO_4^-$, what is the oxidation number of phosphorus (P)?

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In which of the following scenarios would hydrogen be assigned an oxidation number of -1?

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Consider the unbalanced reaction: $MnO_4^−(aq) + I^−(aq) ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + I_2(s)$. Which species is oxidized in this reaction?

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In the reaction: $2H_2S(g) + SO_2(g) ightarrow 3S(s) + 2H_2O(l)$, which species functions as the oxidizing agent?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding oxidation numbers in the compound $H_2SO_4$?

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In the reaction $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI ightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, which species neither oxidizes nor reduces?

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What is the standard condition for measuring the electromotive force (emf) of a cell?

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If a substance has a high positive oxidation potential, what does this suggest about its properties?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) and the spontaneity of a redox reaction?

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In an electrochemical cell, what is the role of the anode and the cathode?

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If a voltaic cell is set up with a zinc electrode in a $Zn^{2+}$ solution and a copper electrode in a $Cu^{2+}$ solution, which metal will act as the anode, given that zinc is more reactive than copper?

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In the redox reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr ightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, which species is the oxidizing agent?

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During a redox reaction, if a substance's oxidation number increases, which process has occurred?

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How could you use the provided information to evaluate redox reactions?

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In an electrochemical cell, what condition typically results in a spontaneous reaction?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes how the relative reactivity of metals influences the spontaneity of a reaction in an electrochemical cell?

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Consider the reaction $Ni^{2+}(aq) + Zn(s) ightarrow Ni(s) + Zn^{2+}(aq)$. Given that zinc is more reactive than nickel, what can be predicted about the spontaneity of this reaction and the sign of $E°_{cell}$?

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Given the half-reactions: $A^+ + e^- ightarrow A$ $E° = +0.80V$ and $B^{2+} + 2e^- ightarrow B$ $E° = -0.40V$. If these half-cells are combined to form a voltaic cell, which metal will act as the anode, and what is the $E°_{cell}$?

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For the cell representation $M | M^{2+} || N^{2+} | N$, and given that metal M is more reactive than metal N, what are the expected signs of $\Delta G$ and $E°_{cell}$ for this electrochemical cell?

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In the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, where $E°{Al^{3+}/Al} = -1.66 V$ and $E°{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = +0.34 V$, calculate the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous.

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Using the standard reduction potentials, determine which of the following reactions is spontaneous under standard conditions:

I. $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s) ightarrow Cu(s) + 2Ag^+(aq)$. II. $2Ag^+(aq) + Cu(s) ightarrow 2Ag(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq)$.

(Given: $E°{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = +0.34 V$, $E°{Ag^{+}/Ag} = +0.80 V$)

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What is the overall cell reaction for the cell representation $Zn | Zn^{2+} || Ag^+ | Ag$?

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Given the half-reactions: $Fe^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Fe(s)$ $E° = -0.44V$ and $Cd^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cd(s)$ $E° = -0.40V$. If a voltaic cell is constructed using these half-cells, which metal will be the cathode, and what will the $E°_{cell}$ be?

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If a more reactive metal is used as the cathode in an electrochemical cell, what does this indicate about the cell potential (E) and the spontaneity of the reaction?

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In a redox reaction, if a substance is oxidized, what happens to its oxidation number and what role does it play in the reaction?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the behaviour of oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction?

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What is the oxidation number of an element when it is in its elemental or diatomic form?

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Determine the oxidation number of sulfur (S) in sulfuric acid ($H_2SO_4$).

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In the unbalanced equation: $MnO_4^-(aq) + I^-(aq) \rightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + I_2(s)$, which species undergoes oxidation?

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Given the following incomplete half-reaction: $Cr_2O_7^{2-}(aq) \rightarrow 2Cr^{3+}(aq)$. What is the oxidation number change for chromium (Cr)?

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Considering the standard conditions for measuring electrode potentials $(25^\circ C, 1 , atm, 1 , M)$, what is the significance of these standardized conditions?

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In an electrolytic cell, why is an external power source required?

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How does the magnitude of the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) relate to the amount of work that can be done by an electrochemical cell?

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For a voltaic cell based on the reaction $Sn^{2+}(aq) + Fe(s) \rightarrow Sn(s) + Fe^{2+}(aq)$, what conditions would indicate a spontaneous reaction based on the relative reactivity of the metals?

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Consider an electrochemical cell with the overall reaction: $2Ag^+(aq) + Zn(s) \rightarrow 2Ag(s) + Zn^{2+}(aq)$. If silver is known to be less reactive than zinc, what can be predicted about the spontaneity of the reaction as written and the sign of $E_{cell}$?

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Given the half-reactions: $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ $E^\circ = +0.34V$ and $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Zn(s)$ $E^\circ = -0.76V$. If a voltaic cell is constructed using these half-reactions, what is the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$) for the spontaneous reaction?

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Consider the reaction: $Ni(s) + 2Ag^+(aq) \rightarrow Ni^{2+}(aq) + 2Ag(s)$. Given that the standard reduction potential for $Ag^+/Ag$ is +0.80V and for $Ni^{2+}/Ni$ is -0.25V, calculate $E^\circ_{cell}$ and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions.

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Which of the following cell representations correctly describes the redox reaction: $Cd(s) + 2H^+(aq) \rightarrow Cd^{2+}(aq) + H_2(g)$?

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Consider a voltaic cell using the half-reactions: $Zn(s) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ and $Ag^+(aq) + e^- \rightarrow Ag(s)$. What adjustments must be made when calculating the overall $E^\circ_{cell}$?

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For the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, the half-reactions are $Al \rightarrow Al^{3+} + 3e^-$ and $Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$. Which of the following statements correctly describes the electron transfer process?

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Given the following solutions: one containing $Zn^{2+}$ ions and another containing $Ag^+$ ions, and knowing that zinc is more reactive than silver, how can a spontaneous redox reaction be created using these materials?

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Two half-cells, one with $Fe^{2+}/Fe$ ($E^\circ = -0.44$ V) and another with $Cu^{2+}/Cu$ ($E^\circ = +0.34$ V), are used to construct a voltaic cell under standard conditions. Which metal will act as the anode, and what will be the cell potential?

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What is the purpose of using Pt as an electrode in a half-cell such as $Pt(s) | H_2(g) | H^+(aq)$?

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In a redox reaction, if a species is described as the 'reducing agent', what role does it play?

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If an atom's oxidation number increases during a chemical reaction, which of the following processes has occurred?

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Considering the rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of potassium (K) in potassium oxide ($K_2O$)?

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What is the oxidation number of hydrogen when it is combined with metals?

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In an electrochemical cell, if a less reactive metal is spontaneously oxidizing, where is it likely located?

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For the cell reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, what changes would likely cause the reaction to become non-spontaneous?

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Given the half-reactions and their standard potentials, $Ag^+ + e^- ightarrow Ag$ ($E = +0.80V$) and $Fe^{2+} + 2e^- ightarrow Fe$ ($E = -0.44V$), which overall reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions?

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In the electrolytic process of water ($H_2O$) splitting into hydrogen ($H_2$) and oxygen ($O_2$), what minimum voltage is required, given the half-reactions $2H^+ + 2e^- ightarrow H_2$ ($E = 0.00V$) and $O_2 + 4H^+ + 4e^- ightarrow 2H_2O$ ($E = +1.23V$)?

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For the cell representation $Al / Al^{3+} // Ag^+ / Ag$, what is the overall balanced reaction, and which electrode is negative when the cell operates spontaneously?

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Consider the reaction: $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI ightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$. Which species undergoes a change in oxidation number?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the anode in both voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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What is the purpose of using a platinum electrode ($Pt$) in certain electrochemical cells?

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Under what circumstances would a voltaic cell have a cell potential of zero?

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In an electrochemical cell, what happens to the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) if the temperature is significantly increased above standard conditions (25°C)?

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Which of the following best describes the role of a substance with a high positive oxidation potential?

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In the context of electrochemistry, what is the relationship between the Gibbs free energy change ($\Delta G$) and the cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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If the standard reduction potential for $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Zn(s)$ is -0.76 V, and for $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Cu(s)$ is +0.34 V, what conditions would be required to make the reduction of $Zn^{2+}$ spontaneous when coupled with the oxidation of $Cu(s)$?

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For a voltaic cell based on the reaction: $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)$, how is electrical energy produced?

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Which of the following factors would likely increase the voltage (electromotive force) of a voltaic cell?

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For the reaction $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) ightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, how does an increase in the concentration of $Al^{3+}(aq)$ affect the cell potential, and what law governs this relationship?

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In the electrochemical reaction $Cl_2 + 2NaBr ightarrow 2NaCl + Br_2$, which species is the oxidizing agent, and what happens to its oxidation number?

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Given the standard reduction potentials: $Ag^+(aq) + e^- ightarrow Ag(s)$ $E° = +0.80V$ and $Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- ightarrow Zn(s)$ $E° = -0.76V$. Which metal, silver or zinc, will act as the anode in a voltaic cell, and what is the overall standard cell potential?

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Consider a scenario where a non-spontaneous redox reaction is forced to occur by applying an external electric current. Which type of electrochemical cell is being utilized, and at which electrode does reduction take place?

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Which of the following options correctly describes the change in oxidation number for a species that is undergoing reduction?

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In $NaHSO_4$, what is the oxidation number of sulfur (S)?

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Which of the following compounds contains oxygen with an oxidation number that is NOT -2?

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In the compound $CaO$, what are the oxidation numbers of calcium (Ca) and oxygen (O), respectively?

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For the following unbalanced reaction: $MnO_4^-(aq) + Fe^{2+}(aq) ightarrow Mn^{2+}(aq) + Fe^{3+}(aq)$, which species gets oxidized?

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What is always true regarding oxidation and reduction processes in a redox reaction?

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Which of the following best describes the role of the anode in both voltaic and electrolytic cells?

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For the reaction: $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, which species remains unchanged in terms of oxidation number and does not participate in the redox process?

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What is the significance of a substance having a high positive oxidation potential?

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In an electrochemical cell, which conditions must be met to measure the standard cell potential ($E^\circ$)?

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What is the role of electrical energy in an electrolytic cell?

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How can the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) values be used to predict the spontaneity of a redox reaction under standard conditions?

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Consider a voltaic cell constructed with two half-cells. One contains a metal A in a solution of $A^{2+}$ ions, and the other contains metal B in a solution of $B^{2+}$ ions. If metal A is a stronger reducing agent than metal B, what does this imply about the standard cell potential ($E^\circ_{cell}$)?

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Why is it essential to balance redox equations when analyzing electrochemical processes?

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In the reaction $2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$, how does the oxidation number of chlorine change, and what process does this indicate?

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In an electrochemical cell, a reaction is deemed spontaneous under which of the following conditions?

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Given the reaction: $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, and knowing that Zinc is more reactive than Copper, what can be definitively stated about the cell's spontaneity?

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Which of the following cell representations accurately describes a setup where Aluminum (Al) is oxidized to $Al^{3+}$ and Magnesium ($Mg^{2+}$) is reduced to Mg?

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For the reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$, the standard reduction potentials are $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$. What is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$)?

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Given the reaction $2Al + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg$ with $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, and knowing Magnesium is more reactive than Aluminum, predict the $E°_{cell}$ and spontaneity.

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What is the role of a reducing agent in a redox reaction, and how does this affect its own oxidation number?

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According to the standard rules for assigning oxidation numbers, what is the oxidation number of an individual atom in a polyatomic ion?

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In the balanced redox reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Cu(s)$, which species undergoes reduction?

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Given the half-reactions: $Zn(s) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ with $E° = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu(s)$ with $E° = +0.34V$, what is the standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) for the reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$?

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In a voltaic cell, if the standard reduction potential of the cathode is significantly lower than that of the anode, what does this imply about the cell's overall potential and spontaneity?

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What must occur for a redox reaction to take place?

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Which statement correctly describes the change in oxidation number for a substance that has been oxidized?

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Which of the following is the correct half-reaction for the reduction of $Cl_2$ to $Cl^−$?

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In the reaction $2Na + Cl_2 → 2NaCl$, which compound is the oxidizing agent?

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When balancing redox equations using the oxidation number method, what is the significance of determining the change in oxidation number for each element?

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In an electrochemical cell, if a less reactive metal is at the anode and the calculated cell potential (E) is negative, what does this indicate about the spontaneity of the reaction?

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How does a high positive oxidation potential relate to the strength of a reducing agent?

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In electrochemistry, what is the crucial distinction between voltaic and electrolytic cells regarding spontaneity and energy input?

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Given the half-reactions $Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$, where zinc is more reactive than copper, what conditions would result in a non-spontaneous reaction?

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If substance 'X' has a substantially higher positive reduction potential than substance 'Y', what can be inferred about their behavior in a redox reaction?

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Consider a voltaic cell constructed with aluminum and magnesium electrodes. Given that magnesium is more reactive than aluminum, which of the following setups would result in a spontaneous reaction?

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For the overall reaction $Zn + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu$, what does the cell representation $Zn | Zn^{2+} || Cu^{2+} | Cu$ signify?

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When measuring the voltage (electromotive force) of an electrochemical cell, what conditions define the 'standard cell potential' ($E^\circ$)?

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Given the reaction: $2Al(s) + 3Mg^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2Al^{3+}(aq) + 3Mg(s)$ with $E°{Al} = +1.66V$ and $E°{Mg} = -2.36V$, what is the calculated standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$), and is the reaction spontaneous as written?

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Consider an electrochemical cell where a metal 'A' is more reactive than metal 'B'. If metal 'A' is used as the anode and metal 'B' as the cathode, what can be concluded about the cell potential ($E_{cell}$) and the spontaneity of the reaction?

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How does the electrode potential relate to the designation of anode and cathode in an electrochemical cell?

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For the cell representation $Ag | Ag^+ || Fe^{2+} | Fe$, knowing that silver is less reactive than iron, what can be inferred about the spontaneity of the cell reaction as written?

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In the reaction $Pb(NO_3)_2 + 2KI \rightarrow PbI_2 + 2KNO_3$, which species does NOT undergo a change in oxidation number?

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When an electrochemical cell reaches equilibrium, what is the value of the cell potential ($E_{cell}$)?

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Given the half-reactions $Zn \rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-$ $E° = +0.76V$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow Cu$ $E° = +0.34V$, what would happen if the positions of Zinc and Copper were switched such that Copper was undergoing oxidation while Zinc was undergoing reduction?

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Why is it important to consider the relative reactivity series of metals when predicting the spontaneity of a redox reaction in an electrochemical cell?

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How does a negative standard cell potential ($E°_{cell}$) correlate with the Gibbs free energy change ($\Delta G$) for an electrochemical reaction?

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Flashcards

Redox Reaction

Reactions involving the oxidation and reduction of chemical species.

OIL

Oxidation Is Loss of electrons.

RIG

Reduction Is Gaining of electrons.

Oxidizing Agent

The species that causes oxidation by accepting electrons.

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Reducing Agent

The species that causes reduction by donating electrons.

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Oxidation Number

The hypothetical charge an atom would have if all bonds were ionic.

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Group 1A Oxidation Number

+1 in all compounds

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Group 2A Oxidation Number

+2 in all compounds

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Hydrogen Oxidation Number

+1 with nonmetals, -1 with metals/boron

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Identifying Oxidation

Increase in oxidation number

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Oxidation

Increase in oxidation number

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Reduction

Decrease in oxidation number

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Electrochemistry

Study of chemical reactions at an electrode-electrolyte interface, involving electrical energy and chemical change

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Electrodes

Metal strips or wires connected by a conducting wire, where electrochemical reactions occur.

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Anode

Electrode where oxidation takes place

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Cathode

Electrode where reduction takes place.

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Voltaic cell

Cell that produces electricity from chemical reactions.

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Electrolytic cell

Cell that uses electricity to drive non-spontaneous chemical reactions.

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Electrode Potential

The voltage (emf) of a cell, measured in volts, representing the potential difference between two half-cells.

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Standard Cell Potential

Electrode potential measured under standard conditions: 1M concentration, 25°C, and 1 atm pressure.

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Spontaneous Reaction

A reaction that occurs without needing external energy; the cell potential (E°) is positive.

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Nonspontaneous Reaction

A reaction that requires external energy to proceed; the cell potential (E°) is negative.

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Cell Representation

A shorthand notation describing an electrochemical cell, showing the anode on the left and the cathode on the right, separated by double lines (salt bridge).

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Standard Cell Potential (E°cell)

The potential difference between two electrodes in an electrochemical cell under standard conditions.

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What are Redox Reactions?

Reactions where oxidation and reduction happen together.

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What is an Oxidizing Agent?

Species that causes another substance to be oxidized by accepting electrons.

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What is a Reducing Agent?

Species that causes another substance to be reduced by donating electrons.

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What is Oxidation Number?

The charge an atom would have if electrons were completely transferred, not shared.

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Group 1A Oxidation Number Rule

Always +1 in compounds.

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Group 2A Oxidation Number Rule

Always +2 in compounds.

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Fluorine's Oxidation Number

Always -1 in compounds.

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Identifying Reduction

Decrease in oxidation number.

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Standard Cell Potential (E°)

A measure of the potential difference between two half-cells under standard conditions (25°C, 1 M, 1 atm).

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Positive E°cell

If E°cell is positive the reaction will proceed without extra energy.

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Negative E°cell

If E°cell is negative the reaction requires additional energy to proceed.

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Overall Cell Reaction

The overall chemical change happening in the cell.

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Electrode Reactions

The oxidation reaction at the anode and the reduction reaction at the cathode.

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Anode Location

The electrode where oxidation occurs; written on the left in cell representation.

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Cathode Location

The electrode where reduction occurs; written on the right in cell representation.

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Reactive Metal at Anode

A more reactive metal at the anode makes the overall cell potential positive

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Calculating E°cell

The difference between the reduction potentials of the cathode and anode in an electrochemical cell.

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Oxidation Number (O.N.)

The charge an atom would have if electrons were completely transferred in a compound.

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Group 1A O.N.

Always +1 in compounds

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Group 2A O.N.

Always +2 in compounds

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Hydrogen O.N.

+1 with nonmetals, -1 with metals and boron

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Fluorine's O.N.

Always -1 in compounds.

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Spontaneous Reaction (E°cell)

A positive E°cell value indicates that the electrochemical reaction will occur naturally. It releases energy.

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Nonspontaneous Reaction (E°cell)

A negative E°cell value signifies that the electrochemical reaction needs power to proceed.

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More Reactive Metal at Anode

If you place a more reactive metal at the anode, the reaction will be positive, and the reaction will occur spontaneously.

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E° for Oxidation

The standard potential for the oxidation half-reaction is positive when calculating the cell potential.

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E° for Reduction

The standard potential for the reduction half-reaction is used directly from the table when calculating the cell potential.

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Zn + Cu2+ Reaction

The cell potential when Zinc (Zn) reacts with Copper ions (Cu2+) under standard conditions is approximately 1.10V, and the reaction it will occur spontaneously.

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Al + Mg2+ Reaction

The cell potential when Aluminum (Al) reacts with Magnesium ions (Mg2+) under standard conditions will not occur spontanesouly. The reaction will needs external energy to proceed

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Hydrogen: O.N. with metals/Boron

In combination with metals and boron the oxidation number of hydrogen is -1.

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Hydrogen: O.N. with Nonmetals

In combination with a nonmetal the oxidation number of hydrogen is +1.

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Oxygen's Oxidation Number

Almost always -2, except when bonded to fluorine or in peroxides.

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Group 1A Rule

For Group 1 elements, the number is +1 in all compounds.

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Group 2A Rule

For Group 2 elements, the number is +2 in all compounds.

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What is Oxidizing Agent?

It is the species that accepts electrons from another species, causing oxidation.

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Electrochemistry Definition

Reactions where electrical energy and chemical changes are interconnected.

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What are Electrodes?

Metal strips or wires that connect to a circuit for redox reactions.

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Standard Electrode Potential

Electrode potential measured under standard conditions (25°C, 1 M, 1 atm).

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Strong Oxidizing Agent

Having a high positive reduction potential = greater tendency to be reduced.

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Strong Reducing Agent

Having a high positive oxidation potential equals greater tendency to be oxidized.

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Ecell Significance

Cell potential (Ecell) determines if proposed half-cell reactions will occur.

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Voltaic Cell Electrode Sign

Voltaic cell: Positive electrode is the cathode, Negative electrode is the anode.

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Overall Cell Reaction Representation

Using the balanced redox equation to represent the reaction

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Electrode Reactions Representation

Using the metal/ion notation to represent the cell, anode//cathode.

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Spontaneous Reaction Condition

If the reaction is spontaneous when a more reactive metal is placed in the anode, the E°cell will be positive

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Non-spontaneous Reaction Condition

If the reaction is nonspontaneous when a less reactive metal is placed in the anode, the E°cell will be negative

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Zn/Cu Cell Potential

Zinc reacting with Copper has a measured potential of 1.10V.

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Al/Mg Cell Potential

Aluminum reacting with Magnesium, must have an external energy source for the reaction to occur.

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Defining Oxidation

Increase in oxidation number.

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Defining Reduction

Decrease in oxidation number.

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What is the Anode?

Electrode where oxidation occurs.

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What is the Cathode?

Electrode where reduction occurs.

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Voltaic Cell Poles

Positive electrode is the cathode.

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Electrolytic Cell Poles

Negative electrode is the cathode.

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What is a Redox Reaction?

Reaction involving transfer of electrons; oxidation and reduction occur together.

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Spontaneous Reaction (E°cell > 0)

If E°cell is positive, the reaction proceeds without extra energy.

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Nonspontaneous Reaction (E°cell < 0)

If E°cell is negative, the reaction needs energy to occur.

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Anode in Cell Representation

Oxidation half-reaction at the anode; written on the left.

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Cathode in Cell Representation

Reduction half-reaction at the cathode; written on the right.

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Spontaneous Condition

Reaction is spontaneous when a more reactive metal is at the anode and E°cell is positive.

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Non-spontaneous Condition

Reaction is nonspontaneous when a less reactive metal is at the anode and E°cell is negative.

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Zn-Cu Cell

Cell potential is 1.10V under standard conditions and spontaneous

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Reaction for Aluminum-Magnesium ions

Add energy for almuninum and magnesium to occcur

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Reduction Potential

Shows how likely a substance is to be reduced

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Oxidation Potential

Shows how likely a substance is to be oxidized

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Ion Concentration

When all ion concentrations are 1M

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Standard Temperature

When the temperature is 25C

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Standard Pressure

When the pressure is one atm

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Electrolytic cell: Cathode

The electrode is negative charged

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Electrolytic cell: Anode

The electrode is positive charged

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Oxygen O.N.

Almost always -2, except with fluorine or in peroxides.

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Group 7A (Halogens) O.N.

Usually -1 when combined with metals, nonmetals (except O), and lower halogens.

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What indicates Oxidation?

A reaction where the oxidation number increases.

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What indicates Reduction?

A reaction where the oxidation number decreases.

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What are Oxidizing Agents

Species that cause oxidation by accepting electrons.

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What are Reducing Agents

Species that cause reduction by donating electrons.

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What is Fluorine oxidation number?

In compounds, the oxidation number is always -1.

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Oxidation Number Increase

An atom increases (becomes more positive) during a chemical reaction

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OIL meaning

Reaction where electrons are lost.

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Reaction is non-spontaneous

Reaction will not proceed naturally under given conditions.

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Voltaic Cell Reactions

Reactions where electricity is produced from chemical reactions

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Electrolytic Cell Reactions

Reactions that use electricity to cause chemical changes

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Products Oxidation Numbers

Oxidation number increases in the reactants.

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Products Reduction Numbers

Oxidation number decreases in the reactants.

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Reducing Agent Ability

A measure of how easily a substance gives up electrons.

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Oxidizing Agent Ability

A measure of how easily a substance accepts electrons.

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Standard Ion Concentration

Cell potential calculated when ion concentrations are 1 M.

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Spontaneous Reaction (E>0)

If > 0, the reaction releases energy and proceeds without external input.

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Non-Spontaneous Reaction (E<0)

If < 0, the reaction requires energy to proceed. It won't happen on its own.

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Anode (Oxidation)

The half-reaction where a species loses electrons. Happens at the anode.

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Cathode (Reduction)

The half-reaction where a species gains electrons; occurs at the cathode.

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E° Cathode

Standard electrode potential associated with the reduction reaction at the cathode.

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E° Anode

Standard electrode potential when a substances loses electrons.

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Positive E°cell (Spontaneous)

A positive E°cell, resulting from a more reactive metal at the anode that will proceed without help.

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O.N. of Group 1A Elements

+1 in all compounds.

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O.N. of Group 2A Elements

+2 in all compounds.

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O.N. of Hydrogen (H)

+1 with nonmetals, -1 with metals.

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O.N. of Fluorine (F)

-1 in all compounds.

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O.N. of Oxygen (O)

Usually -2, except with fluorine or in peroxides.

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Oxidation at the Anode

The electrode where oxidation occurs. It's the location of electron loss.

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Reduction at the Cathode

The electrode where reduction occurs. It's the location of electron gain.

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High Reduction Potential

Substances with High positive reduction potential that have a great tendency to be reduced

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Application of redox reaction

The study of the relationships between electrical and chemical energy during chemical reactions.

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Coverage for the exam for this topic:

The minimum points you should know for electrochemistry

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Group 1A elements

Always +1 in compounds.

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Group 2A Elements

Always +2 in compounds.

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Electrode-Electrolyte Interface

The point of contact between an electrode and an electrolyte where electrochemical reactions occur.

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Electrode Potential Definition

The voltage or electromotive force (emf) of a cell.

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E° Values Use

Values used for evaluating the spontaneity redox reactions.

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E°cell > 0

A positive E°cell indicates a reaction proceeds without external energy.

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E°cell < 0

A negative E°cell indicates a reaction requires external energy to proceed.

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Electrochemical Cell Representation

A shorthand notation for representing electrochemical cells.

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Anode Reaction

Oxidation reaction at the anode, reduction occurs

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Cathode Reaction

Reduction reaction at the cathode, oxidation occurs

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Overall Cell Reaction description

Using the balanced chemical equation of the reaction.

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Electrode Reactions description

Using the cell notation (anode // cathode) with relevant species.

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Spontaneous Reaction Setup

When a more reactive metal is in the anode, the reaction will occur spontaneously

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Cell Reaction

The reactions happen in the cell

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Nonspontaneous Reaction reaction

When a reaction will not happen without adding external energy to proceed

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Hydrogen's Oxidation Number?

+1 with nonmetals, -1 with metals/boron.

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What charge does the Anode have?

Electrode where oxidation takes place and has a negative charge.

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What charge does the Cathode have?

Electrode where reduction takes place and has a negative charge.

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What is standard temperature?

When cell temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.

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Ecell (cell potential)

Determines if half-cell reactions will occur.

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Zinc reacting with Copper

1.10V under standard conditions and spontaneous

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Aluminum reacting with Magnesium

Needs external energy for the reactions to occur

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Cell Potential (Ecell)

Determines if half-cell reactions will occur.

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Voltaic cell electrodes

Positive electrode is the cathode, Negative electrode is the anode

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Positive E°cell Implications

If E°cell is positive the reaction will proceed without extra energy.

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Negative E°cell Implications

If E°cell is negative the reaction requires additional energy to proceed.

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Half-Cell Potential

Voltage associated with an oxidation or reduction half-reaction.

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Oxidation Number Definition

The hypothetical charge an atom would have if all bonds were ionic.

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Oxidation Sign

Oxidation is indicated by an increase in oxidation number during a redox reaction.

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Reduction Sign

Reduction is indicated by a decrease in oxidation number during a redox reaction.

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Anode Definition

The electrode where oxidation occurs in both voltaic and electrolytic cells.

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Cathode Definition

The electrode where reduction occurs in both voltaic and electrolytic cells.

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Voltaic cell: Cathode +

For voltaic cells, the positive electrode.

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Voltaic cell: Anode -

For voltaic cells, the negative electrode

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Cell Notation

A shorthand description of a voltaic cell using // to represent a salt bridge.

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Positive Oxidation Potential

The oxidation potential is positive, indicating the substance is highly oxidized

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Assigning Oxidation Number

Charge an atom would have if electrons were completely transferred.

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Reaction Representation, Overall cell

Using the balanced redox equation to represent the the reaction

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Reaction Representation, Electrode

Using the metal/ion notation to represent the cell, anode//cathode

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Zn+ Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu

The cell potential when Zinc reacts with Copper ions under standard conditions

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Al+ Mg2+(aq) → Al+3(aq) +Mg

The cell potential when Aluminum reacts with Magnesium ions under standard conditions with no external energy

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Anode Location in Cell Notation

The electrode where oxidation occurs; written on the left in cell representation

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Cathode Location in Cell Notation

The electrode where reduction occurs; written on the right in cell representation

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Oxygen's Most Common O.N.

Usually -2, exceptions exist when bonded to Fluorine or in Peroxides.

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What is Voltaic Cell?

A cell that converts chemical energy into electrical energy through spontaneous redox reactions.

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What is Electrolytic Cell?

A cell that uses electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous redox reactions.

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Voltaic cell electrode polarity

Positive electrode is the cathode, negative electrode is the anode in voltaic cell

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Electrolytic cell electrode polarity

Positive electrode is the anode, negative electrode is the cathode in electrolytic cell

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Electrochemical Cell Notation

A shorthand notation representing the cell.

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Anode in Cell Notation

Oxidation half-reaction shown on the left.

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Cathode in Cell Notation

Reduction half-reaction shown on the right.

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Zn/Cu Reaction

Reaction where Zinc reacts with Copper ions.

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Al/Mg Reaction

Reaction where Aluminum reacts with Magnesium ions.

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Electrochemical Reactions

Reactions involving electron transfer, essential in both voltaic and electrolytic cells.

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Group 1A O.N. Rule

+1 in all compounds.

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Group 2A O.N. Rule

+2 in all compounds.

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Electrochemical Spontaneity (E°)

If the value is positive, the reaction proceeds without additional energy.

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Electrochemical Non-spontaneity (E°)

If the value is negative, the reaction requires external energy

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Cell Reaction Representation

A shorthand notation using the overall balanced redox equation.

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E°cell and Spontaneity

If the potential is negative the reaction is non-spontaneous

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Cell Representation Components

Metal / Metal Ion on the left, double line, Metal Ion / Metal on the right.

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Cell Potential

Voltage or electromotive force (emf) of a cell, measured in volts.

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Standard Cell Conditions

Cell potential when all ion concentrations are 1M, temperature is 25°C, and pressure is 1 atm.

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Spontaneous Reaction (E° > 0)

E°cell > 0, the reaction releases energy and occurs naturally.

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Nonspontaneous Reaction (E° < 0)

E°cell < 0, the reaction needs energy.

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Overall Electrochemical Reaction

Overall balanced equation represents the chemical change in the cell.

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Electrode Half Reactions

Represents the oxidation at the anode and reduction at the cathode.

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Zn more reactive than Cu at the anode

If Zinc is the more reactive metal than Copper placed at the anode, the cell reaction is spontaneous.

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What is Oxidation Number (O.N.)?

Charge an atom would have if electrons were completely transferred.

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Ecell values

Determines if proposed half-cell reactions will occur.

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Anode Half-Cell Notation

The representation of the oxidation half-reaction shown on the left side.

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Cathode Half-Cell Notation

The representation of the reduction half-reaction shown on the right side.

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Group 1A elements O.N.

+1 in all compounds

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Group 2A elements O.N.

+2 in all compounds

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How to Identify Oxidation

Increase in oxidation number

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How to Identify Reduction

Decrease in oxidation number

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What does Oxidizing agent do?

The species that accepts electrons, causing oxidation.

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What does Reducing agent do?

The species that donates electrons, causing reduction.

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What's Group 1A oxidation #?

+1 in all compounds.

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What's Group 2A oxidation #?

+2 in all compounds.

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What is an Electrolytic Cell?

Cell that uses electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous reactions

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What is Electrode Potential?

Voltage/EMF measured in volts, sum of half-cell potentials

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What is Standard Cell Potential?

Potential measured at standard conditions

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What is a Strong Oxidizing Agent?

A substance readily accepting electrons, causing oxidation

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What is a Strong Reducing Agent?

A substance readily donating electrons, causing reduction

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What is Ecell Significance?

Cell potential determines if a half-cell reaction will occur

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Representing Cell Reaction

Using the balanced chemical equation of the reaction.

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Electrode Reactions Notation

Using the metal/ion notation shows anode oxidation and cathode reduction.

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Spontaneous Electrochemical Reaction

A reaction proceeds when a a more reactive metal placed at the anode

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Non-Spontaneous Electrochemical Reaction

A reaction requires external energy if a less reactive metal is placed at the anode.

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Zinc and Copper Cell

Zinc reacting with Copper ions, releases approximately 1.10V, reaction occurs spontaneously.

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Reaction of Aluminum with Magnesium ions

Aluminum reacting with Magnesium requires an external energy source for the reaction to proceed.

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Electrolytic Cathode

The electrode where oxidation occurs is negative charged.

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Electrolytic Anode

The electrode where reduction occurs is positive charged.

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Voltaic Cell Cathode

In a voltaic cell, the positive electrode.

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Voltaic Cell Anode

In a voltaic cell, the negative electrode.

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Reaction at Anode

The reaction occurring at the anode. Electrons are lost.

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Reaction at Cathode

The reaction occurring at the cathode. Electrons are gained.

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Calculate Standard Cell Potential

Calculating the voltage generated by an electrochemical cell under standard conditions.

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Positive Cell Potential

A positive cell potential indicates that the reaction will occur naturally.

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Redox Co-occurrence

Oxidation and reduction must occur together in a chemical reaction; one cannot happen without the other.

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Oxidizing Agent's Fate

The oxidizing agent gains electrons and is reduced in a redox reaction.

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Reducing Agent's Fate

The reducing agent loses electrons and is oxidized in a redox reaction.

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Hydrogen: O.N. with Metals

-1 in combination with metals and boron.

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Anode of Voltaic Cell

Voltaic: Negative electrode

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Anode of Electrolytic Cell

Electrolytic: Positive electrode

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Representing Overall Cell Reaction

Use the balanced equation showing all reactants and products.

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Representing Electrode Reactions

Describe oxidation at the anode and reduction at the cathode

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Example of Spontaneous Reaction

Zinc (Zn) reacting with Copper ions (Cu2+).

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Example of Non-Spontaneous Reaction

Aluminum (Al) reacting with Magnesium ions (Mg2+).

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Calculating Standard Cell Potential (E°cell)

Using the standard reduction potentials.

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Determining Cell Spontaneity

Identify the oxidation and reduction half-reactions.

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Standard Conditions: Concentration

When all ion concentrations are 1 M.

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Standard Conditions: Temperature

When the temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.

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Standard Conditions: Pressure

When the pressure is 1 atmosphere.

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Study Notes

Redox Reactions

  • Redox reactions involve oxidation and reduction processes
  • Oxidation is the loss of electrons
  • Reduction is the gaining of electrons
  • Oxidation and reduction always occur together

Oxidizing and Reducing Agents

  • The oxidizing agent are species that performs oxidizing
  • The reducing agent are species that performs reducing

Oxidation Number

  • The oxidation number is how much charge an atom would have if electrons were completely transferred rather than shared

Rules for Oxidation Numbers

  • Group 1A(1) elements have an ON of +1 in compounds.
  • Group 2A(2) elements have an ON of +2 in all compounds.
  • Hydrogen has an ON of +1 when combined with nonmetals
  • Hydrogen has an ON of -1 metals and boron.
  • Fluorine always has an ON of -1.
  • Oxygen has an ON of -1 in peroxides
  • Oxygen has an ON of -2 in other compounds except with fluorine
  • Group 7A(17) elements have an ON of -1 when combined with metals and nonmetals (except O), and other halogens lower in the group

Identifying Oxidation and Reduction

  • Oxidation numbers must be assigned and compared
  • Oxidation is represented by an increase in oxidation number
  • Reduction is represented by a decrease in oxidation number

Balancing Redox Equations

  1. Assign oxidation numbers to all elements.
  2. Identify oxidized and reduced species.
  3. Compute the number of electrons lost and gained.
  4. Multiply by factors to equalize electron loss and gain, using the factors as coefficients.
  5. Complete the balancing by inspection

Application of Redox Reactions

  • When an apple is cut, the polyphenol oxidase (PPO) reacts with oxygen, causing oxidation and producing melanin (browning)
  • Hair perming or straightening involves breaking disulfide bonds by adding hydrogen atoms
  • This is called reduction
  • Broken bones are then oxidized to remove the hydrogen atoms and reform the disulfide bonds, retaining the new hair shape

Electrochemistry

  • Electrochemistry studies chemical reactions at the interface of an electrode and an electrolyte
  • It also deals with interactions between electrical energy and chemical change

Definition of Terms

  • Electrodes are metal strips/wires connected by an electrically conducting wire
  • The anode is the electrode where oxidation takes place
  • The cathode is the electrode where reduction takes place

Electrochemical reactions

  • Voltaic cells produce electricity from chemical reactions
  • Electrolytic cells use electricity to cause the reactions to occur
  • Both voltaic and electrolytic cells are electrochemical cells

Electrode potential

  • The voltage (electromotive force or emf) of a cell is measured in volts
  • It is the sum of two half-cell potentials using the standard cell potential values
  • Electromotive force is measured under standard conditions
  • All ion concentrations at 1M, temperature at 25°C, pressure is one of the cell with a reference cells
  • Substances with high positive reduction potential are strong oxidizing agents,
  • Substances with high positive oxidation potential are strong Reducing agents

Cell potential values

  • These determine if half-cell reactions will occur
  • Reactions are spontaneous when cell potential is positive
  • Reactions are nonspontaneous potentials are negative
  • Spontaneous reaction when more reactive metal is placed in the anode and less reactive metal is placed in the cathode

Cell representation

  • Electrochemical cells can be represented using overall cell reactions
  • Electrochemical cells can be represented using the electrode reactions

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