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Quick questions on Electrochemistry, electrode potentials and electrolysis: Singapore A-Level H2 Chemistry

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What is standard electrode potential?
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The standard electrode potential E∘E^{\circ} of a half-cell is its potential measured under standard conditions (298298 K, 11 bar, 11 mol dmβˆ’3^{-3} ion concentration) relative to the standard hydrogen electrode, which is defined as 0.000.00 V. A more positive E∘E^{\circ} means the species is more readily reduced (a stronger oxidising agent).
What is standard cell potential?
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When two half-cells are connected, the cell potential is:
What is the effect of concentration?
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Changing concentrations shifts an electrode potential (qualitatively, by Le Chatelier on the half-equation):
What is wrong electron ratio in electrolysis?
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Read the half-equation: Al3++3eβˆ’\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- needs three electrons per aluminium, Cu2++2eβˆ’\text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- needs two.
What is q1?
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Define standard electrode potential. [2 marks]
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Given E∘(Ag+/Ag)=+0.80E^{\circ}(\text{Ag}^+/\text{Ag}) = +0.80 V and E∘(Cu2+/Cu)=+0.34E^{\circ}(\text{Cu}^{2+}/\text{Cu}) = +0.34 V, calculate Ecell∘E^{\circ}_{cell} and state which metal dissolves. [3 marks]
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A current of 2.002.00 A flows for 30.030.0 minutes through aqueous copper(II) sulfate. Calculate the mass of copper deposited. (F=96500F = 96500, Ar(Cu) = 63.563.5.)

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