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During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution, the products are NaOH, Cl2 and H2 In this case besides Na+ and Cl– ions we also have H+ and OH– ions along with the solvent molecules, H2O At the cathode there is competition between the following reduction reactions: Na+ (aq) + e– ® Na (s) ( ) o Ecell = – 2 71 V H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) ( ) o Ecell = 0
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In this case besides Na+ and Cl– ions we also have H+ and OH– ions along with the solvent molecules, H2O At the cathode there is competition between the following reduction reactions: Na+ (aq) + e– ® Na (s) ( ) o Ecell = – 2 71 V H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) ( ) o Ecell = 0 00 V The reaction with higher value of Eo is preferred and therefore, the reaction at the cathode during electrolysis is: H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) (2
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At the cathode there is competition between the following reduction reactions: Na+ (aq) + e– ® Na (s) ( ) o Ecell = – 2 71 V H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) ( ) o Ecell = 0 00 V The reaction with higher value of Eo is preferred and therefore, the reaction at the cathode during electrolysis is: H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) (2 33) but H+ (aq) is produced by the dissociation of H2O, i
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71 V H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) ( ) o Ecell = 0 00 V The reaction with higher value of Eo is preferred and therefore, the reaction at the cathode during electrolysis is: H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) (2 33) but H+ (aq) is produced by the dissociation of H2O, i e
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00 V The reaction with higher value of Eo is preferred and therefore, the reaction at the cathode during electrolysis is: H+ (aq) + e– ® ½ H2 (g) (2 33) but H+ (aq) is produced by the dissociation of H2O, i e , H2O (l ) ® H+ (aq) + OH– (aq) (2
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33) but H+ (aq) is produced by the dissociation of H2O, i e , H2O (l ) ® H+ (aq) + OH– (aq) (2 34) Therefore, the net reaction at the cathode may be written as the sum of (2
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e , H2O (l ) ® H+ (aq) + OH– (aq) (2 34) Therefore, the net reaction at the cathode may be written as the sum of (2 33) and (2
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, H2O (l ) ® H+ (aq) + OH– (aq) (2 34) Therefore, the net reaction at the cathode may be written as the sum of (2 33) and (2 34) and we have H2O (l ) + e– ® ½H2(g) + OH– (2
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34) Therefore, the net reaction at the cathode may be written as the sum of (2 33) and (2 34) and we have H2O (l ) + e– ® ½H2(g) + OH– (2 35) At the anode the following oxidation reactions are possible: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2 (g) + e– ( ) o Ecell = 1
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2514-2517
33) and (2 34) and we have H2O (l ) + e– ® ½H2(g) + OH– (2 35) At the anode the following oxidation reactions are possible: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2 (g) + e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 36 V (2
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2515-2518
34) and we have H2O (l ) + e– ® ½H2(g) + OH– (2 35) At the anode the following oxidation reactions are possible: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2 (g) + e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 36 V (2 36) 2H2O (l ) ® O2 (g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = 1
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35) At the anode the following oxidation reactions are possible: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2 (g) + e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 36 V (2 36) 2H2O (l ) ® O2 (g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 23 V (2
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36 V (2 36) 2H2O (l ) ® O2 (g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 23 V (2 37) The reaction at anode with lower value of E o is preferred and therefore, water should get oxidised in preference to Cl– (aq)
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36) 2H2O (l ) ® O2 (g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 23 V (2 37) The reaction at anode with lower value of E o is preferred and therefore, water should get oxidised in preference to Cl– (aq) However, on account of overpotential of oxygen, reaction (2
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23 V (2 37) The reaction at anode with lower value of E o is preferred and therefore, water should get oxidised in preference to Cl– (aq) However, on account of overpotential of oxygen, reaction (2 36) is preferred
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37) The reaction at anode with lower value of E o is preferred and therefore, water should get oxidised in preference to Cl– (aq) However, on account of overpotential of oxygen, reaction (2 36) is preferred Thus, the net reactions may be summarised as: NaCl (aq) H O 2  →  Na+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) Cathode: H2O(l ) + e– ® ½ H2(g) + OH– (aq) Anode: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2(g) + e– Net reaction: NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) ® Na+(aq) + OH–(aq) + ½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g) The standard electrode potentials are replaced by electrode potentials given by Nernst equation (Eq
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However, on account of overpotential of oxygen, reaction (2 36) is preferred Thus, the net reactions may be summarised as: NaCl (aq) H O 2  →  Na+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) Cathode: H2O(l ) + e– ® ½ H2(g) + OH– (aq) Anode: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2(g) + e– Net reaction: NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) ® Na+(aq) + OH–(aq) + ½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g) The standard electrode potentials are replaced by electrode potentials given by Nernst equation (Eq 2
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36) is preferred Thus, the net reactions may be summarised as: NaCl (aq) H O 2  →  Na+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) Cathode: H2O(l ) + e– ® ½ H2(g) + OH– (aq) Anode: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2(g) + e– Net reaction: NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) ® Na+(aq) + OH–(aq) + ½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g) The standard electrode potentials are replaced by electrode potentials given by Nernst equation (Eq 2 8) to take into account the concentration effects
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Thus, the net reactions may be summarised as: NaCl (aq) H O 2  →  Na+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) Cathode: H2O(l ) + e– ® ½ H2(g) + OH– (aq) Anode: Cl– (aq) ® ½ Cl2(g) + e– Net reaction: NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) ® Na+(aq) + OH–(aq) + ½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g) The standard electrode potentials are replaced by electrode potentials given by Nernst equation (Eq 2 8) to take into account the concentration effects During the electrolysis of sulphuric acid, the following processes are possible at the anode: 2H2O(l) ® O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = +1
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2 8) to take into account the concentration effects During the electrolysis of sulphuric acid, the following processes are possible at the anode: 2H2O(l) ® O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = +1 23 V (2
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8) to take into account the concentration effects During the electrolysis of sulphuric acid, the following processes are possible at the anode: 2H2O(l) ® O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = +1 23 V (2 38) Rationalised 2023-24 54 Chemistry 2SO4 2– (aq) ® S2O8 2– (aq) + 2e– ( ) o Ecell = 1
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During the electrolysis of sulphuric acid, the following processes are possible at the anode: 2H2O(l) ® O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e– ( ) o Ecell = +1 23 V (2 38) Rationalised 2023-24 54 Chemistry 2SO4 2– (aq) ® S2O8 2– (aq) + 2e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 96 V (2
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23 V (2 38) Rationalised 2023-24 54 Chemistry 2SO4 2– (aq) ® S2O8 2– (aq) + 2e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 96 V (2 39) For dilute sulphuric acid, reaction (2
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38) Rationalised 2023-24 54 Chemistry 2SO4 2– (aq) ® S2O8 2– (aq) + 2e– ( ) o Ecell = 1 96 V (2 39) For dilute sulphuric acid, reaction (2 38) is preferred but at higher concentrations of H2SO4, reaction (2
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96 V (2 39) For dilute sulphuric acid, reaction (2 38) is preferred but at higher concentrations of H2SO4, reaction (2 39) is preferred
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39) For dilute sulphuric acid, reaction (2 38) is preferred but at higher concentrations of H2SO4, reaction (2 39) is preferred Any battery (actually it may have one or more than one cell connected in series) or cell that we use as a source of electrical energy is basically a galvanic cell where the chemical energy of the redox reaction is converted into electrical energy
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38) is preferred but at higher concentrations of H2SO4, reaction (2 39) is preferred Any battery (actually it may have one or more than one cell connected in series) or cell that we use as a source of electrical energy is basically a galvanic cell where the chemical energy of the redox reaction is converted into electrical energy However, for a battery to be of practical use it should be reasonably light, compact and its voltage should not vary appreciably during its use
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39) is preferred Any battery (actually it may have one or more than one cell connected in series) or cell that we use as a source of electrical energy is basically a galvanic cell where the chemical energy of the redox reaction is converted into electrical energy However, for a battery to be of practical use it should be reasonably light, compact and its voltage should not vary appreciably during its use There are mainly two types of batteries
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Any battery (actually it may have one or more than one cell connected in series) or cell that we use as a source of electrical energy is basically a galvanic cell where the chemical energy of the redox reaction is converted into electrical energy However, for a battery to be of practical use it should be reasonably light, compact and its voltage should not vary appreciably during its use There are mainly two types of batteries In the primary batteries, the reaction occurs only once and after use over a period of time battery becomes dead and cannot be reused again
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However, for a battery to be of practical use it should be reasonably light, compact and its voltage should not vary appreciably during its use There are mainly two types of batteries In the primary batteries, the reaction occurs only once and after use over a period of time battery becomes dead and cannot be reused again The most familiar example of this type is the dry cell (known as Leclanche cell after its discoverer) which is used commonly in our transistors and clocks
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There are mainly two types of batteries In the primary batteries, the reaction occurs only once and after use over a period of time battery becomes dead and cannot be reused again The most familiar example of this type is the dry cell (known as Leclanche cell after its discoverer) which is used commonly in our transistors and clocks The cell consists of a zinc container that also acts as anode and the cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon (Fig
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In the primary batteries, the reaction occurs only once and after use over a period of time battery becomes dead and cannot be reused again The most familiar example of this type is the dry cell (known as Leclanche cell after its discoverer) which is used commonly in our transistors and clocks The cell consists of a zinc container that also acts as anode and the cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon (Fig 2
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The most familiar example of this type is the dry cell (known as Leclanche cell after its discoverer) which is used commonly in our transistors and clocks The cell consists of a zinc container that also acts as anode and the cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon (Fig 2 8)
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The cell consists of a zinc container that also acts as anode and the cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon (Fig 2 8) The space between the electrodes is filled by a moist paste of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and zinc chloride (ZnCl2)
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2 8) The space between the electrodes is filled by a moist paste of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and zinc chloride (ZnCl2) The electrode reactions are complex, but they can be written approximately as follows : Anode: Zn(s) ¾® Zn2+ + 2e– Cathode: MnO2+ NH4 ++ e–¾® MnO(OH) + NH3 In the reaction at cathode, manganese is reduced from the + 4 oxidation state to the +3 state
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8) The space between the electrodes is filled by a moist paste of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and zinc chloride (ZnCl2) The electrode reactions are complex, but they can be written approximately as follows : Anode: Zn(s) ¾® Zn2+ + 2e– Cathode: MnO2+ NH4 ++ e–¾® MnO(OH) + NH3 In the reaction at cathode, manganese is reduced from the + 4 oxidation state to the +3 state Ammonia produced in the reaction forms a complex with Zn2+ to give [Zn (NH3)4]2+
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The space between the electrodes is filled by a moist paste of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and zinc chloride (ZnCl2) The electrode reactions are complex, but they can be written approximately as follows : Anode: Zn(s) ¾® Zn2+ + 2e– Cathode: MnO2+ NH4 ++ e–¾® MnO(OH) + NH3 In the reaction at cathode, manganese is reduced from the + 4 oxidation state to the +3 state Ammonia produced in the reaction forms a complex with Zn2+ to give [Zn (NH3)4]2+ The cell has a potential of nearly 1
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The electrode reactions are complex, but they can be written approximately as follows : Anode: Zn(s) ¾® Zn2+ + 2e– Cathode: MnO2+ NH4 ++ e–¾® MnO(OH) + NH3 In the reaction at cathode, manganese is reduced from the + 4 oxidation state to the +3 state Ammonia produced in the reaction forms a complex with Zn2+ to give [Zn (NH3)4]2+ The cell has a potential of nearly 1 5 V
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Ammonia produced in the reaction forms a complex with Zn2+ to give [Zn (NH3)4]2+ The cell has a potential of nearly 1 5 V Mercury cell, (Fig
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The cell has a potential of nearly 1 5 V Mercury cell, (Fig 2
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5 V Mercury cell, (Fig 2 9) suitable for low current devices like hearing aids, watches, etc
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Mercury cell, (Fig 2 9) suitable for low current devices like hearing aids, watches, etc consists of zinc – mercury amalgam as anode and a paste of HgO and carbon as the cathode
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2 9) suitable for low current devices like hearing aids, watches, etc consists of zinc – mercury amalgam as anode and a paste of HgO and carbon as the cathode The electrolyte is a paste of KOH and ZnO
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9) suitable for low current devices like hearing aids, watches, etc consists of zinc – mercury amalgam as anode and a paste of HgO and carbon as the cathode The electrolyte is a paste of KOH and ZnO The electrode reactions for the cell are given below: Anode: Zn(Hg) + 2OH– ¾® ZnO(s) + H2O + 2e– Cathode: HgO + H2O + 2e– ¾® Hg(l) + 2OH– 2
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consists of zinc – mercury amalgam as anode and a paste of HgO and carbon as the cathode The electrolyte is a paste of KOH and ZnO The electrode reactions for the cell are given below: Anode: Zn(Hg) + 2OH– ¾® ZnO(s) + H2O + 2e– Cathode: HgO + H2O + 2e– ¾® Hg(l) + 2OH– 2 6 Batteries 2
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The electrolyte is a paste of KOH and ZnO The electrode reactions for the cell are given below: Anode: Zn(Hg) + 2OH– ¾® ZnO(s) + H2O + 2e– Cathode: HgO + H2O + 2e– ¾® Hg(l) + 2OH– 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2
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The electrode reactions for the cell are given below: Anode: Zn(Hg) + 2OH– ¾® ZnO(s) + H2O + 2e– Cathode: HgO + H2O + 2e– ¾® Hg(l) + 2OH– 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2
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6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2
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6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2
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6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6
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6 Batteries 2 6 Batteries 2 6 1 Primary Batteries Fig
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6 Batteries 2 6 1 Primary Batteries Fig 2
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6 1 Primary Batteries Fig 2 8: A commercial dry cell consists of a graphite (carbon) cathode in a zinc container; the latter acts as the anode
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1 Primary Batteries Fig 2 8: A commercial dry cell consists of a graphite (carbon) cathode in a zinc container; the latter acts as the anode Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions 2
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2 8: A commercial dry cell consists of a graphite (carbon) cathode in a zinc container; the latter acts as the anode Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions 2 10 If a current of 0
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8: A commercial dry cell consists of a graphite (carbon) cathode in a zinc container; the latter acts as the anode Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions 2 10 If a current of 0 5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many electrons would flow through the wire
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Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions Intext Questions 2 10 If a current of 0 5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many electrons would flow through the wire 2
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10 If a current of 0 5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many electrons would flow through the wire 2 11 Suggest a list of metals that are extracted electrolytically
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5 ampere flows through a metallic wire for 2 hours, then how many electrons would flow through the wire 2 11 Suggest a list of metals that are extracted electrolytically 2
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2 11 Suggest a list of metals that are extracted electrolytically 2 12 Consider the reaction: Cr2O7 2– + 14H+ + 6e– ® 2Cr3+ + 7H2O What is the quantity of electricity in coulombs needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O7 2–
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11 Suggest a list of metals that are extracted electrolytically 2 12 Consider the reaction: Cr2O7 2– + 14H+ + 6e– ® 2Cr3+ + 7H2O What is the quantity of electricity in coulombs needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O7 2– Rationalised 2023-24 55 Electrochemistry Fig
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2 12 Consider the reaction: Cr2O7 2– + 14H+ + 6e– ® 2Cr3+ + 7H2O What is the quantity of electricity in coulombs needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O7 2– Rationalised 2023-24 55 Electrochemistry Fig 2
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12 Consider the reaction: Cr2O7 2– + 14H+ + 6e– ® 2Cr3+ + 7H2O What is the quantity of electricity in coulombs needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O7 2– Rationalised 2023-24 55 Electrochemistry Fig 2 10: The Lead storage battery
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Rationalised 2023-24 55 Electrochemistry Fig 2 10: The Lead storage battery The overall reaction is represented by Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) ¾® ZnO(s) + Hg(l) The cell potential is approximately 1
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2 10: The Lead storage battery The overall reaction is represented by Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) ¾® ZnO(s) + Hg(l) The cell potential is approximately 1 35 V and remains constant during its life as the overall reaction does not involve any ion in solution whose concentration can change during its life time
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10: The Lead storage battery The overall reaction is represented by Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) ¾® ZnO(s) + Hg(l) The cell potential is approximately 1 35 V and remains constant during its life as the overall reaction does not involve any ion in solution whose concentration can change during its life time A secondary cell after use can be recharged by passing current through it in the opposite direction so that it can be used again
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The overall reaction is represented by Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) ¾® ZnO(s) + Hg(l) The cell potential is approximately 1 35 V and remains constant during its life as the overall reaction does not involve any ion in solution whose concentration can change during its life time A secondary cell after use can be recharged by passing current through it in the opposite direction so that it can be used again A good secondary cell can undergo a large number of discharging and charging cycles
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35 V and remains constant during its life as the overall reaction does not involve any ion in solution whose concentration can change during its life time A secondary cell after use can be recharged by passing current through it in the opposite direction so that it can be used again A good secondary cell can undergo a large number of discharging and charging cycles The most important secondary cell is the lead storage battery (Fig
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A secondary cell after use can be recharged by passing current through it in the opposite direction so that it can be used again A good secondary cell can undergo a large number of discharging and charging cycles The most important secondary cell is the lead storage battery (Fig 2
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A good secondary cell can undergo a large number of discharging and charging cycles The most important secondary cell is the lead storage battery (Fig 2 10) commonly used in automobiles and invertors
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The most important secondary cell is the lead storage battery (Fig 2 10) commonly used in automobiles and invertors It consists of a lead anode and a grid of lead packed with lead dioxide (PbO2 ) as cathode
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2 10) commonly used in automobiles and invertors It consists of a lead anode and a grid of lead packed with lead dioxide (PbO2 ) as cathode A 38% solution of sulphuric acid is used as an electrolyte
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10) commonly used in automobiles and invertors It consists of a lead anode and a grid of lead packed with lead dioxide (PbO2 ) as cathode A 38% solution of sulphuric acid is used as an electrolyte The cell reactions when the battery is in use are given below: Anode: Pb(s) + SO4 2–(aq) ® PbSO4(s) + 2e– Cathode: PbO2(s) + SO4 2–(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e– ® PbSO4 (s) + 2H2O (l) i
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It consists of a lead anode and a grid of lead packed with lead dioxide (PbO2 ) as cathode A 38% solution of sulphuric acid is used as an electrolyte The cell reactions when the battery is in use are given below: Anode: Pb(s) + SO4 2–(aq) ® PbSO4(s) + 2e– Cathode: PbO2(s) + SO4 2–(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e– ® PbSO4 (s) + 2H2O (l) i e
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A 38% solution of sulphuric acid is used as an electrolyte The cell reactions when the battery is in use are given below: Anode: Pb(s) + SO4 2–(aq) ® PbSO4(s) + 2e– Cathode: PbO2(s) + SO4 2–(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e– ® PbSO4 (s) + 2H2O (l) i e , overall cell reaction consisting of cathode and anode reactions is: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) ® 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l) On charging the battery the reaction is reversed and PbSO4(s) on anode and cathode is converted into Pb and PbO2, respectively
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The cell reactions when the battery is in use are given below: Anode: Pb(s) + SO4 2–(aq) ® PbSO4(s) + 2e– Cathode: PbO2(s) + SO4 2–(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e– ® PbSO4 (s) + 2H2O (l) i e , overall cell reaction consisting of cathode and anode reactions is: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) ® 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l) On charging the battery the reaction is reversed and PbSO4(s) on anode and cathode is converted into Pb and PbO2, respectively Fig
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e , overall cell reaction consisting of cathode and anode reactions is: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) ® 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l) On charging the battery the reaction is reversed and PbSO4(s) on anode and cathode is converted into Pb and PbO2, respectively Fig 2
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, overall cell reaction consisting of cathode and anode reactions is: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) ® 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l) On charging the battery the reaction is reversed and PbSO4(s) on anode and cathode is converted into Pb and PbO2, respectively Fig 2 9 Commonly used mercury cell
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Fig 2 9 Commonly used mercury cell The reducing agent is zinc and the oxidising agent is mercury (II) oxide
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2 9 Commonly used mercury cell The reducing agent is zinc and the oxidising agent is mercury (II) oxide 2
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9 Commonly used mercury cell The reducing agent is zinc and the oxidising agent is mercury (II) oxide 2 6
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The reducing agent is zinc and the oxidising agent is mercury (II) oxide 2 6 2 Secondary Batteries Rationalised 2023-24 56 Chemistry Positive plate Separator Negative plate Another important secondary cell is the nickel-cadmium cell (Fig
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2 6 2 Secondary Batteries Rationalised 2023-24 56 Chemistry Positive plate Separator Negative plate Another important secondary cell is the nickel-cadmium cell (Fig 2
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6 2 Secondary Batteries Rationalised 2023-24 56 Chemistry Positive plate Separator Negative plate Another important secondary cell is the nickel-cadmium cell (Fig 2 11) which has longer life than the lead storage cell but more expensive to manufacture
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2 Secondary Batteries Rationalised 2023-24 56 Chemistry Positive plate Separator Negative plate Another important secondary cell is the nickel-cadmium cell (Fig 2 11) which has longer life than the lead storage cell but more expensive to manufacture We shall not go into details of working of the cell and the electrode reactions during charging and discharging
1
2590-2593
2 11) which has longer life than the lead storage cell but more expensive to manufacture We shall not go into details of working of the cell and the electrode reactions during charging and discharging The overall reaction during discharge is: Cd (s) + 2Ni(OH)3 (s) ® CdO (s) + 2Ni(OH)2 (s) + H2O (l ) Production of electricity by thermal plants is not a very efficient method and is a major source of pollution
1
2591-2594
11) which has longer life than the lead storage cell but more expensive to manufacture We shall not go into details of working of the cell and the electrode reactions during charging and discharging The overall reaction during discharge is: Cd (s) + 2Ni(OH)3 (s) ® CdO (s) + 2Ni(OH)2 (s) + H2O (l ) Production of electricity by thermal plants is not a very efficient method and is a major source of pollution In such plants, the chemical energy (heat of combustion) of fossil fuels (coal, gas or oil) is first used for converting water into high pressure steam
1
2592-2595
We shall not go into details of working of the cell and the electrode reactions during charging and discharging The overall reaction during discharge is: Cd (s) + 2Ni(OH)3 (s) ® CdO (s) + 2Ni(OH)2 (s) + H2O (l ) Production of electricity by thermal plants is not a very efficient method and is a major source of pollution In such plants, the chemical energy (heat of combustion) of fossil fuels (coal, gas or oil) is first used for converting water into high pressure steam This is then used to run a turbine to produce electricity
1
2593-2596
The overall reaction during discharge is: Cd (s) + 2Ni(OH)3 (s) ® CdO (s) + 2Ni(OH)2 (s) + H2O (l ) Production of electricity by thermal plants is not a very efficient method and is a major source of pollution In such plants, the chemical energy (heat of combustion) of fossil fuels (coal, gas or oil) is first used for converting water into high pressure steam This is then used to run a turbine to produce electricity We know that a galvanic cell directly converts chemical energy into electricity and is highly efficient
1
2594-2597
In such plants, the chemical energy (heat of combustion) of fossil fuels (coal, gas or oil) is first used for converting water into high pressure steam This is then used to run a turbine to produce electricity We know that a galvanic cell directly converts chemical energy into electricity and is highly efficient It is now possible to make such cells in which reactants are fed continuously to the electrodes and products are removed continuously from the electrolyte compartment
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2595-2598
This is then used to run a turbine to produce electricity We know that a galvanic cell directly converts chemical energy into electricity and is highly efficient It is now possible to make such cells in which reactants are fed continuously to the electrodes and products are removed continuously from the electrolyte compartment Galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen, methane, methanol, etc
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We know that a galvanic cell directly converts chemical energy into electricity and is highly efficient It is now possible to make such cells in which reactants are fed continuously to the electrodes and products are removed continuously from the electrolyte compartment Galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen, methane, methanol, etc directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells
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2597-2600
It is now possible to make such cells in which reactants are fed continuously to the electrodes and products are removed continuously from the electrolyte compartment Galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen, methane, methanol, etc directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells One of the most successful fuel cells uses the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to form water (Fig
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2598-2601
Galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen, methane, methanol, etc directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells One of the most successful fuel cells uses the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to form water (Fig 2
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2599-2602
directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells One of the most successful fuel cells uses the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to form water (Fig 2 12)
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One of the most successful fuel cells uses the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to form water (Fig 2 12) The cell was used for providing electrical power in the Apollo space programme
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2 12) The cell was used for providing electrical power in the Apollo space programme The water vapours produced during the reaction were condensed and added to the drinking water supply for the astronauts
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12) The cell was used for providing electrical power in the Apollo space programme The water vapours produced during the reaction were condensed and added to the drinking water supply for the astronauts In the cell, hydrogen and oxygen are bubbled through porous carbon electrodes into concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide solution
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The cell was used for providing electrical power in the Apollo space programme The water vapours produced during the reaction were condensed and added to the drinking water supply for the astronauts In the cell, hydrogen and oxygen are bubbled through porous carbon electrodes into concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide solution Catalysts like finely divided platinum or palladium metal are incorporated into the electrodes for increasing the rate of electrode reactions
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The water vapours produced during the reaction were condensed and added to the drinking water supply for the astronauts In the cell, hydrogen and oxygen are bubbled through porous carbon electrodes into concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide solution Catalysts like finely divided platinum or palladium metal are incorporated into the electrodes for increasing the rate of electrode reactions The electrode reactions are given below: Cathode: O2(g) + 2H2O(l) + 4e–¾® 4OH–(aq) Anode: 2H2 (g) + 4OH–(aq) ¾® 4H2O(l) + 4e– Overall reaction being: 2H2(g) + O2(g) ¾® 2H2O(l ) The cell runs continuously as long as the reactants are supplied