Tag: applications of electrolysis

Questions Related to applications of electrolysis

Multiple choice chemistry chemical changes applications of electrolysis electroplating extraction of metals by electrolysis

On the basic of information available from the reaction
$ 4AI + 3O _{2} \rightarrow 2AI _{2}O _{3}; \triangle G = -965$ kJ/mol of $O _{2}$
The minimum EMF required to carry out electrolysis of $ AI _{2}O _{3}$ is

  1. 0.833 V

  2. 2.5 V

  3. 5.0 V

  4. 1.67 V

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Delta G = -nFE. For the reaction 4Al + 3O2 -> 2Al2O3, n = 12 electrons. Delta G = -965 kJ/mol O2. Since 3 moles of O2 are used, total Delta G = 3 * -965 = -2895 kJ. E = -Delta G / nF = 2895000 / (12 * 96500) = 2.5 V.

Multiple choice chemistry chemical changes applications of electrolysis electroplating extraction of metals by electrolysis

By selecting electrolyte as sodium argentocyanide for electroplating of the metal article with silver. Which of the following condition ensures that deposit is smooth, firm and long-lasting?

  1. low direct current should be passing for long time

  2. low indirect current should be passing for long time

  3. low direct current should be passing for short time

  4. low indirect current should be passing for long time.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

For high-quality electroplating, a low current density is required to ensure a smooth, uniform, and firm deposit. A high current would result in a rough, powdery, or non-adherent deposit.

Multiple choice chemistry chemical changes applications of electrolysis electroplating extraction of metals by electrolysis

Which of the following reaction taken place at anode during electroplating of metal with silver using sodium argentocyanide as an electrolyte?

  1. $Ag\quad -{ e }^{ \ _ }\longrightarrow { Ag }^{ \ + }$
  2. ${ Ag }^{ + }+{ e }^{ \ _ }\longrightarrow Ag$
  3. $Ag\quad -2{ e }^{ \ _ }\longrightarrow { Ag }^{ \ +}\quad +{ e }^{ \ - }$
  4. $2{ Ag }^{ + }+{ e }^{ \ _ }\longrightarrow Ag$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In electroplating with silver, oxidation reaction at anode takes place:


$Ag - e^-\rightarrow Ag^+$.

Multiple choice chemistry chemical changes applications of electrolysis electroplating extraction of metals by electrolysis

 Which electrolyte is selected for the electroplating of metal article with silver?

  1. Argentocyanide

  2. Silver nitrate

  3. Silver chloride

  4. Cyanochloride

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sodium argentocyanide (Na[Ag(CN)2]) is used as the electrolyte for silver plating because it provides a very low concentration of Ag+ ions, which ensures a smooth and uniform deposit.

Multiple choice chemistry chemical changes applications of electrolysis electroplating extraction of metals by electrolysis

Which of the following reaction takes place at the cathode during electroplating of metal with silver using sodium argentocyanide as an electrolyte?

  1. ${ Ag }^{ + }+{ e }^{ \ _ }\longrightarrow Ag$
  2. $Ag \longrightarrow { Ag }^{ \ _ } + { e }^{ \ _ }$
  3. $2{ Ag }^{ + }+{ e }^{ \ _ }\longrightarrow Ag$
  4. $Ag^+\longrightarrow { Ag }^{ \ _ } +{ e }^{ \ _ }$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In electroplating with silver,
reaction at cathode:
$Ag^+ +e^-\rightarrow Ag$.

Multiple choice chemistry chemical changes applications of electrolysis electroplating extraction of metals by electrolysis

In the electroplating of silver, $AgNO _3$ solution is usually used as:

  1. oxidant

  2. reductant

  3. electrode

  4. electrolyte

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The process of depositing a thin layer of silver electrolytically on the metal surface is called silver plating. The article to be silver-plated is used as cathode while anode consists of pure silver. 


The bath contains a solution of potassium argentocyanide ($AgNO _3$ + excess of KCN). The complex ion is very stable and ionisation is very small at a time with the result slow and uniform deposition of silver takes place. 

$[Ag(CN) _2]^2 \rightleftharpoons Ag^+ + 2CN^-$


Hence, option D is correct.