A galvanic cell is constructed from the following two half cells under standard conditions.
Half cell 1: a nickel electrode in a solution of 1.0 M nickel nitrate
Half cell 2: a cadmium electrode in a solution of 1.0 M cadmium nitrate
A sketch of the cell is given below.
Given that the standard reduction potential of Cd2+(aq)/ Cd(s) is –0.40V, show on the above sketch the direction in which electrons will flow in the external circuit of this galvanic cell.
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Give the equation for the half reaction that takes place at the anode of this cell.
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List two factors that need to be considered when selecting an appropriate substance for use in the salt bridge.
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A rechargeable galvanic cell, also based on nickel and cadmium (NiCd cell), has been commercially available for a number of years and has been used to power small appliances such as mobile phones.
A simplified diagram of a NiCd cell is given below.
The overall cell reaction for the cell when discharging is
Cd(s) + 2NiO(OH)(s) + 2H2O(l) → Cd(OH)2(s) + 2Ni(OH)2(s)
Identify the positive and the negative electrodes by writing ‘+’ or ‘–’ in the circles provided in the diagram.
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What feature of this secondary cell enables it to be recharged?
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Give the equation for the half reaction that takes place at the negative electrode when the cell is discharging.
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Give the equation for the half reaction that takes place at the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the power supply when the cell is recharging.
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Four half cells are constructed as follows.
Half cell I: an electrode of metal P in a 1.0 M solution of P+(aq) ions
Half cell II: an electrode of metal Q in a 1.0 M solution of Q+(aq) ions
Half cell III: an electrode of metal R in a 1.0 M solution of R+(aq) ions
Half cell IV: an electrode of Cu(s) metal in a 1.0 M solution of Cu2+(aq) ions
The half cells are connected in pairs, as shown below, to form a series of galvanic cells.
Which one of the following alternatives lists the metals in order of increasing strength as reductants?
A. R, Q, Cu, P
B. Cu, P, Q, R
C. P, Cu, R, Q
D. P, Cu, Q, R
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