Unit III
Electrochemistry and applications
Assignment questions:
2 Marks Questions
1. Define Electrode potential.
2. Differentiate between primary and secondary cells.
3. State the principle of potentiometric titration.
4. Define specific conductance. Write its units.
5. What is an electrochemical sensor? Give an example.
5 Marks Questions
1. Derive the Nernst equation. Calculate the EMF of the cell and also write electrode
reactions of the following cell where the Standard electrode potential of Fe and Cd
electrodes are -0.44 V and -0.40 V respectively.
Fe /Fe2+(0.1 M)// Cd2+(0.01 M)/Cd.
2. Discuss the construction and working of Lithium-ion batteries.
3. What is a fuel cell? Describe the construction and working of H2 -O2 fuel cell.
4. What are conductometric titrations? Explain the titration of Strong acid Vs Strong base.
5. Discuss the potentiometric titration of redox reaction.
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