1 Choose the appropriate relation between ∆G of the cell reaction and emf

(E) of the cell.

a. ∆G=-nFE b. ∆G=nFE
c. ∆G=FE/n d. ∆G=n/FE
2 The standard potential of hydrogen electrode is
a. 1.5 Volt b. 1.0 Volt
c. 0.5 Volt d. 0.0 volt
3 A galvanic cell is used for the conversion of
a. Chemical energy to heat energy b. Chemical energy to electrical energy
c. Electrical energy to chemical d. Heat energy to chemical energy
energy
4
According to the Nernst equation choose the correct change that will increase the cell
potential of the following cell reaction.

a. Increasing [Cu+2] b. Increasing [Zn+2]

c. Diluting both ion solutions d. Lowering temperature

5 For a redox reaction involving n electrons, the correct statement about the Nernst equation
is:
a. Increasing n increases the b. Increasing n increases the slope of
potential difference potential vs log concentration
c. Increasing n decreases the d. n has no role in electrode potential
concentration effect per electron
6 Identify the correct parameter that will not affect electrode potential in the Nernst
equation?
a. Temperature b. No of electrons transferred
c. Concentration of ions d. Surface area of electrode
7
A galvanic cell has E0cell =1.10 volt. If Ecell= 0.98 volt during operation at 25°C, which
statement is correct?
 a. Reaction is at equilibrium b. Reaction is proceeding spontaneously
but less than standard condition
c. Reaction has become non- d. Electrons have stopped flowing
spontaneous
8
Two half cells are prepared as given below:

● Cell X: ,
● Cell Y: ,

Choose the correct statement

a. Both have same electrode b. Cell Y is more negative

potential
c. Cell X is more negative d. Concentration has no effect
9
For a redox reaction, E=E0 is observed under non-standard conditions.

What must be true about the reaction quotient (Q)?

a. Q=0 b. Q=1
c. Q=K d. Q=n
10 Identify the proper reaction system which will show a larger change in potential for the
same change in concentration?
a. One electron system b. Two electron system
c. Both one electron system and d. Depends on temperature only
two electron system will show
same effect
11 Which of the following is an incorrect statement?
a. Corrosion is an irreversible b. Corrosion is a non-spontaneous process
process
c. Corrosion is a degradation d. Corrosion is a spontaneous process
process
12 Which of the following subjects are important in understanding and controlling
corrosion?
 a. Thermodynamics b. Electrochemistry
c. Both Thermodynamics and d. Material Characterization
Electrochemistry
13 Which of the following materials will undergo corrosion?
a. Metals & alloys b. Metals and Non-metals
c. Metals, Non-metals, Ceramics d. Metals, Non-metals, Ceramics, Plastics
and Plastics and Rubbers
14 Which of the following is the most corrosion-resistant metal at room temperature?.
a. Fe b. Cu
c. Pt d. Al
15 The method of preventing corrosion of iron by zinc coating is called
a. Galvanization b. Electrolysis
c. Cathodic protection d. Anodic protection
16 One of the most common sacrificial anodic metals is:
a. Zn b. Mg
c. Cu d. Co
17. Waterline corrosion in steel tank is an example of:
a. Stress corrosion b. Differential aeration corrosion
c. Pitting corrosion d. Differential metal corrosion
18 Electrochemical corrosion takes place at:
a. Anode b. Cathode
c. Both anode and cathode d. Intermediate between cathode and anode
19 The cathodic protection of a buried pipeline can be achieved by:
a. Painting b. Insulation
c. Alloying d. Connecting it to a magnesium block
20 Which factor significantly influences the rate and extent of corrosion in metals?
a. Only the colour of the metal b. Environmental conditions such as
moisture and oxygen

c. Shape of the metal piece d. Method used for polishing the metal
21 What chemical change does a metal undergo when it corrodes?
a. Oxidation b. Reduction
c. Complex formation d. Precipitation
22 The rusting of iron is catalyzed by:
a. Iron b. Oxygen
c. Zinc d. H+
23 Parts above and closely adjacent to the waterline are mainly of which nature?
a. Protected b. Anodic
c. Cathodic d. Inert
24 If the grain size is smaller, corrosion will be:
a. Lower b. Greater
c. Constant d. Not affected
25 At lower pH corrosion is:
a. Faster b. Slower
c. Constant d. Does not depend on pH
26 Corrosion of metal generally starts at which of the following locations or conditions?
a. At the surface b. Just on layer below the surface
c. In the middle of bulk d. At the bottom
27 Which of the following prevents corrosion by acting as a barrier?
a. Scratching b. Painting
c. Cutting d. Bending
28 Standard electrode potential is measured when
a. Concentration = 1 M and b. Concentration = 0.1 M only
temperature = 298 K
c. Temperature = 0 K d. Pressure = 0 atm
29 According to the Nernst equation, when concentration of reactants increases, the cell
potential generally……………………….
a. decreases b. increases
c. remains zero d. becomes negative always
 30 The correct statement according to the Nernst equation is:
a. Electrode potential is constant b. Electrode potential changes with
for all concentrations temperature and concentration
c. Electrode potential depends only d. Electrode potential depends only on
on electrode size colour of electrolyte

LONG QUESTIONS
1 Estimate the potential of the following half cell at 298 K:

Pt, H2 (g, 2 atm) │ HCl (aq, 0.02 M)

2 Evaluate the potential of the following half cell at 298 K:

FeSO4 (0.1 M) │ Fe (s).

(Standard electrode potential of Fe being –0.44 V)

3 What are the differences between chemical corrosion and electrochemical

corrosion?
4 Write down the chemical formula of rust. Why is the rusting of iron quicker in
saline water than in ordinary water?
5 a. Define differential metal corrosion.

b. The standard reduction electrode potentials of some metals are as follows:

Mg+/Mg (-2.52 V), Zn2+/Zn (-0.76 V), Fe2+/Fe (-0.44 V), Cu2+/Cu (0.34 V), Ag+/Ag
(0.80 V). Show which metal undergoes corrosion in the bimetallic couples: Fe/Cu,
Zn/Ag, Mg/Cu.

6 a. How does rain affect corrosion?

b. Why does impure metal corrode faster than pure metal?

7 Explain why corrosion occurs in steel pipes connected to copper plumbing?
8 Illustrate why corrosion of water-filled steel tanks occurs below the waterline?
9 Explain galvanization? Illustrate three major applications of galvanization.

10 Explain sacrificial anodic protection technique with an example.

11 A thick steel sheet of area 400 cm 2 is exposed to air near the ocean. After 1 year, it
 was found to have lost 375 g due to corrosion. If the density of the brass is 7.9
g/cm3, Predict the corrosion penetration rate in mmpy (K = 87.6 in mmpy).

12
Predict the corrosion penetration rate (CPR) in mmpy for a thick steel sheet of area
100 inch2 which experiences a weight loss of 485g after one year. (K = 87.6 in
mmpy and density of steel = 7.9 g/cm3).

13 Define anodization. What is the purpose of anodization? Show the anodizing process with
a schematic diagram of the cell.

14 (i) Define differential aeration corrosion with one suitable example. Show a neat
schematic diagram and list the cathodic and anodic reactions involved in this process.

15 (i) Illustrate the rusting of iron with suitable chemical reactions.

(ii) The part of an iron nail inside the wood corrodes more readily. Explain.

16 Illustrate any two methods of metallic coating used on metal surfaces to prevent
corrosion, and explain how these coatings help in preventing corrosion.

i) Predict the CPR in mmpy for a thick steel sheet of area 100 inch 2 which experiences a
17 weight loss of 485g after one year. (K(Constant) = 87.6 mmpy and Density of steel
=7.9g/cm3)
ii) “Copper corrodes faster than iron in an Iron-Copper system.” Justify the statement.
Predict the cell potential of an electrochemical cell in which the cell reaction is Pb 2+ + Cd
18 2+
→ Cd + Pb. Given that, standard electrode potential E° cell = 0.277 V, temperature =
25°C, [Cd2+] = 1 M, [Pb2+] = 0.1 M.

19 Represent the cell in which the following reaction takes place: Mg (s) + 2Ag + (aq) →
 2+
Mg (aq) + 2Ag (s). Also, determine the cell potential.

Given that the standard electrode potentials are: E 0Mg2+/Mg = –2.37 V, E0Ag+/Ag = +0.80 V;
[Ag+] = 0.02 M, and [Mg2+] = 0.001 M.

A reaction A2+ + 2B → A + 2B+ is occurring in a cell. If the standard electrode potential

20. of the cell is –0.42 V, predict the working condition of the cell. Also, write down the
feasible cell reaction for the particular cell and determine the standard free energy change
for the working cell.

21 a. The EMF of a cell involving the cell reaction 3Sn 4+ + 2Cr 3Sn 2+
+ 2Cr3+ is 0.89 V.
Predict the free energy change for the reaction.
b. Predict the equilibrium constant for the reaction, 2Fe 3+ + 2I– 2Fe 2+ + I2 . Where, the
standard reduction potentials for Fe3+ /Fe2+ and I2/I– are 0.77 and 0.54 V, respectively.
The standard electrode potential (E°) of a cell is –0.24 V. If two electrons are transferred
22 during the cell reaction, predict the standard free energy change during the cell reaction.
Also, comment on the feasibility of the working of the cell.

23 A zinc-coated steel surface gets scratched, and the base steel is exposed.

a) Explain why the exposed steel does not begin to corrode quickly at first.
b) Discuss the “sacrificial anode protection” in the above example.

24 a) Explain the Nernst equation and describe the physical significance of each term
involved in it.
b) Explain the condition under which an electrochemical cell operates spontaneously.