Question Bank
Module 2: Energy Devices
1. Write the half-cell reaction, the net reaction and cell EMF of the following cell: Cd|Cd2+
(0.01 M)║Cu2+ (0.5 M)|Cu. The standard reduction potentials are ̶ 0.40 V and 0.34 V
respectively.
2. Write the half-cell reaction, the net reaction and cell EMF of the following cell: Cd|Cd2+
(0.02 M)|| Cu2+ (1.0 M)|Cu. The standard reduction potentials are -0.40 V and 0.34 V
respectively. (or) Write the half-cell reaction, the net reaction of the following cell:
Cd|Cd2+ (c = ?)|| Cu2+ (1.0 M)|Cu. The cell EMF is 0.74 V, standard reduction potentials
are -0.40 V and 0.34 V respectively.
3. Write the components and half-cell reaction, the net reaction of a galvanic cell with and
example.
4. Write the chemistry and cell reactions involved in the electrolysis of molten NaCl.
5. Write the chemistry and cell reactions involved in the electrolysis of water.
6. Describe the different types of semiconductors with examples. (or) Write an account on
n-doping and p-doping.
7. Semiconductors are used in many electrical circuits because we can control the flow of
electrons in this material. But the main challenge is to get the pure semiconductor
material. Explain a method in details with proper diagram of crystal growth used to obtain
single crystals of semiconductors.
8. Ultrahigh pure silicon with monocrystalline is required for maximum light to energy
conversion process. Explain briefly working principle of the technique to develop such
material. (or) Write a brief account on Czochralski crystal pulling technique for the
synthesis of monocrystalline pure silicon.
9. A commonly used battery in laptops and mobile phones has the highest energy among the
secondary batteries. Explain the chemistry involved showing chemical equations and
proper diagram and bring out the specific advantages of the battery.
10. Why do intercalation materials are used for constructing electrical energy generation and
storage. Explain briefly working principle and electrode reactions with neat sketch. (or)
Explain briefly the working principle and electrode reactions of Li-ion battery with neat
sketch.
11. Suggest an electrochemical cell set up that will work at the low operating temperature of
about 80 C and discuss about the electrodes and respective electrochemical reactions
involved in this. (or) Suggest and discuss about an electrochemical cell which is useful to
generate electrical energy and also supply drinking water in remote places. (or) Describe
the components, working principle and electrode reactions of H2-O2 fuel cell.
12. One of the big limitations of solid oxide fuel cells is the high temperature of operation.
Why this fuel cell pack is still considered for continuous power generation application?
Explain the construction and its working principle in detail. (or) Describe the
components, working principle and electrode reactions of Solid-oxide fuel cell.
13. Explain with mechanism how dye regains its lost electron from iodide/tri-iodide redox
couple and how the redox couple in turn regains its electron in a DSSC. (or) Write a brief
account and mechanism of dye sensitized solar cells.