Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

(a(i))

Using a fully labelled diagram, describe the standard hydrogen electrode.

(a(ii))

Use the Data Booklet to determine the standard cell potential for the reaction between $\text{Cr}^{2+}$ ions and $\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-}$ ions in acid solution, and write a balanced equation for the reaction. $E^\circ_{\text{cell}} = \ldots\ldots\ldots\ldots\ldots\ldots\ \text{V}$.

(a(iii))[8]

Describe what you would see if a blue solution of $\text{Cr}^{2+}$ ions was added to an acidified solution of $\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-}$ ions until reaction was complete.

(b)[4]

A buffer solution is to be prepared from $1.00\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}$ ethanoic acid, $\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H}$, and $1.00\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}$ sodium ethanoate, $\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{Na}$. Work out, to the nearest $1\ \text{cm}^3$, the amounts of each solution needed to make $100\ \text{cm}^3$ of a buffer solution with pH $5.50$. Show all steps clearly in your working. $K_a(\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H}) = 1.79 \times 10^{-5}\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}$.

(c(i))[2]

Write an equation to show the reaction of this buffer solution with added HCl.

(c(ii))[2]

Write an equation to show the reaction of this buffer solution with added NaOH.

(d)[3]

Choose one reaction in organic chemistry that is catalysed by an acid, and write the structural formulae of the reactants and products in the boxes provided.

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