QUIZ 4 (2ND SEMESTER)

S.M.1 CHEMISTRY
4S XIN / PING
CHAPTER 6 ELECTROCHEMISTRY
6.5 Voltaic Cell
Duration: 10 minutes
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Diagram below shows a voltaic cell constructed using magnesium and copper as electrodes.

(a) State two functions of porous pot.

[2 m]

(b) State the energy change in this cell.

[1 m]

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(c) On diagram above
(i)

Mark the positive terminal and negative terminal in this cell.

[1 m]

(ii)

Which one, magnesium or copper, is anode? Explain.

[2 m]

(iii)

Mark the electron flow in this cell.

[1 m]

(d) Write the half-equation for the reaction at

[2 m]

(i)

ANODE

(ii)

CATHODE

(e) Based on the answer in (d), write the overall equation.

[2 m]

(f) State three observations from this experiment.

[3 m]

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(g) The potential difference for the magnesium and copper metal is + 2.71 V.
(i) If magnesium electrode is replaced with lead electrode, predict the voltage obtained.

[1m]

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(ii)

Explain your answer.

[1 m]

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Set by: ..
(B.Y. Cheong)
Chemistry Teacher