Applications of Thermodynamics
Consider a redox-active catalyst added into an electrochemical cell; what might this cause regarding the electrode surfaces' behavior and the rate of the redox reaction?
The addition of the catalyst might lead to greater buildup of intermediates reducing the rate of reaction
The catalyst could potentially decrease overall electrical resistance leading to faster charge flow
This could induce a change in the surface area for specific adsorption which can alter current density
This can increase the rate of reaction by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy
Which of the following is true about the relationship between the amount of substance produced during electrolysis and the stoichiometry of the reaction?
The amount of substance produced during electrolysis is always less than the stoichiometric amount.
The amount of substance produced during electrolysis is always greater than the stoichiometric amount.
The amount of substance produced during electrolysis is always equal to the stoichiometric amount.
The relationship between the amount of substance produced during electrolysis and the stoichiometry of the reaction depends on the specific reaction and the experimental conditions.
Predicting the boiling point of two substances based on their intermolecular forces, why would diethyl ether ((CH3)2CH2O) (aether) boil at a lower temperature than ethylene glycol (C2H6O2 (oh)2)?
London dispersion forces in diethyl ether are weaker.
Dipole-dipole interactions in diethyl ether are more dominant.
Hydrogen bonding is stronger in ethylene glycol than in diethyl ether due to the presence of two -OH groups.
Dipole-dipole interactions in ethylene glycol are less significant.
For a given amount of charge passed through an electrolytic cell, how does using a different electrolyte affect the mass of substance produced at an electrode?
Different substances may be produced in amounts proportional to their equivalent weights and valences.
Only the identity of the substance determines the mass produced, independent of charge passed.
Mass production is directly related to charge with no variation between different substances.
All substances are produced in equal masses regardless of their chemical properties.
Which of the following is true about the relationship between the current and the amount of product formed during electrolysis?
The current is directly proportional to the amount of product formed.
The relationship between the current and the amount of product formed depends on the specific reaction.
The current and the amount of product formed are not related.
The current is inversely proportional to the amount of product formed.
Faraday’s laws can be used to determine the stoichiometry of the redox reaction occurring in an electrochemical cell with respect to ALL of the following, EXCEPT for:
Atomic number
Current
Number of electrons transferred
Time elapsed
What is the role of electrons in an electrolytic cell?
They decrease the temperature inside the cell.
They increase the pH level of the solution.
They act as a catalyst to speed up the reaction without changing.
They cause the chemical reactions at the electrodes.

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If a current of 2.00 amperes is passed through molten sodium chloride for 1 hour, what mass of chlorine gas would be produced at the anode?
16.96 grams
12.72 grams
8.48 grams
4.24 grams
What does Faraday’s First Law of Electrolysis state?
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed in an isolated system.
The rate of a chemical reaction is independent of its reactants' concentrations.
At constant volume, gas pressure increases linearly with temperature increase.
The mass of substances altered at an electrode during electrolysis is proportional to the quantity of electricity that passes through the circuit.
Faraday’s laws can be used to determine the stoichiometry of the redox reaction occurring in an electrochemical cell with respect to ALL of the following, EXCEPT for:
Voltage
Mass of material deposited on/removed from electrode
Current
Charge of ionic species