Electrochemistry Quiz

What is the basis for an electrochemical cell?

• Precipitation reaction

• Redox reaction

• Acid-base reaction

• Combustion reaction

What is the basis for an electrochemical cell?

• Precipitation reaction

• Redox reaction

• Acid-base reaction

• Combustion reaction

What is the half-reaction that occurs at the anode?

• Hydrolysis

• Neutralization

• Reduction

• Oxidation

What is the standard electrode potential commonly written as?

• Standard oxidation potential

• Standard reduction potential

• Standard ionization potential

• Standard activation potential

What is the half-cell in which oxidation takes place called?

• Cathode

• Anode

• Electrolyte

• Salt bridge

What is the reference electrode used in electrochemistry?

• Standard sodium electrode

• Standard chlorine electrode

• Standard hydrogen electrode

• Standard oxygen electrode

What is the electrode potential of the M+/M redox couple due to?

• Transfer of neutral species

• Transfer of charged species

• Transfer of gases

• Transfer of non-polar molecules

What is the flow of electrons from the electrode surface to a species in solution called?

• Cathodic partial current

• Anodic partial current

• Net current density

• Electrolytic current

What is the flow of electrons into the electrode from a species in solution called?

• Electrolytic current

• Anodic partial current

• Cathodic partial current

• Net current density

What is the net current density equal to?

• Anodic partial current

• Difference of cathodic and anodic currents

• Sum of cathodic and anodic currents

• Cathodic partial current