Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction Zn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + 2Ag(s) takes place, further show:
(i) which of the electrode is negatively charged,
(ii) the carriers of the current in the cell, and
(iii) individual reaction at each electrode.
The galvanic cell corresponding to the given redox reaction can be represented as:
(i) Zn electrode is negatively charged because at this electrode, Zn oxidizes to Zn2+ and the leaving electrons accumulate on this electrode.
(ii) Ions are the carriers of current in the cell.
(iii) The reaction taking place at Zn electrode can be represented as:
Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e-
And the reaction taking place at Ag electrode can be represented as:
Ag+(aq) + e- → Ag(s)
Calculate the amount of carbon dioxide that could be produced when
(i) 1 mole of carbon is burnt in air.
(ii) 1 mole of carbon is burnt in 16 g of dioxygen.
(iii) 2 moles of carbon are burnt in 16 g of dioxygen.
The mass of an electron is 9.1 × 10–31 kg. If its K.E. is 3.0 × 10–25 J, calculate its wavelength.
Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of 2.05 × 107 ms–1.
Determine the empirical formula of an oxide of iron which has 69.9% iron and 30.1% dioxygen by mass.
Balance the following redox reactions by ion – electron method :
(a) MnO4 – (aq) + I – (aq) → MnO2 (s) + I2(s) (in basic medium)
(b) MnO4 – (aq) + SO2 (g) → Mn2+ (aq) + HSO4– (aq) (in acidic solution)
(c) H2O2 (aq) + Fe 2+ (aq) → Fe3+ (aq) + H2O (l) (in acidic solution)
(d) Cr2O7 2– + SO2(g) → Cr3+ (aq) + SO42– (aq) (in acidic solution)
In a reaction A + B2 → AB2 Identify the limiting reagent, if any, in the following reaction mixtures.
(i) 300 atoms of A + 200 molecules of B
(ii) 2 mol A + 3 mol B
(iii) 100 atoms of A + 100 molecules of B
(iv) 5 mol A + 2.5 mol B
(v) 2.5 mol A + 5 mol B
Calcium carbonate reacts with aqueous HCl to give CaCl2 and CO2 according to the reaction,
CaCO3(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
What mass of CaCO3 is required to react completely with 25 mL of 0.75 M HCl?
A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform, CHCl3, supposed to be carcinogenic in nature. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass).
(i) Express this in percent by mass.
(ii) Determine the molality of chloroform in the water sample.
Calculate the mass of sodium acetate (CH3COONa) required to make 500 mL of 0.375 molar aqueous solution. Molar mass of sodium acetate is 82.0245 g mol–1
Density of a gas is found to be 5.46 g/dm3 at 27 °C at 2 bar pressure. What will be its density at STP?
What are hybridisation states of each carbon atom in the following compounds ?
(i) CH2=C=O,
(ii) CH3CH=CH2,
(iii) (CH3)2CO,
(iv) CH2=CHCN,
(v) C6H6
What are the oxidation number of the underlined elements in each of the following and how do you rationalise your results ?
(a) KI3
(b) H2S4O6
(c) Fe3O4
(d) CH3CH2OH
(e) CH3COOH
Assuming complete dissociation, calculate the pH of the following solutions:
(a) 0.003 M HCl
(b) 0.005 M NaOH
(c) 0.002 M HBr
(d) 0.002 M KOH
Discuss the consequences of high enthalpy of H-H bond in terms of chemical reactivity of dihydrogen.
If the speed of light is 3.0 × 108 ms–1, calculate the distance covered by light in 2.00 ns.
Write IUPAC names of the following compounds :
How would you convert the following compounds into benzene?
(i) Ethyne (ii) Ethene (iii) Hexane
Give reasons:
(i) Conc. HNO3 can be transported in aluminium container.
(ii) A mixture of dilute NaOH and aluminium pieces is used to open drain.
(iii) Graphite is used as lubricant.
(iv) Diamond is used as an abrasive.
(v) Aluminium alloys are used to make aircraft body.
(vi) Aluminium utensils should not be kept in water overnight.
(vii) Aluminium wire is used to make transmission cables.
Complete the following chemical reactions.
(i) PbS(s) + H2O2(aq) →
(ii) MnO-4(aq) + H2O2(aq) →
(iii) CaO(s) + H2O(g) →
(iv) AlCl3(g) + H2O(I) →
(v) Ca3N2(s) + H2O(I) →
Classify the above into (a) hydrolysis, (b) redox and (c) hydration reactions.
Draw the Lewis structures for the following molecules and ions: H2S, SiCl4, BeF2, , HCOOH