Question 1 Report
(a) Explain the statement, the standard electrode potential of zinc is -0.76 v.What is meant by the term periodic property of elements?
(b) Consider the following standard electrode potentials:
Zn\(^{2+}\)\(_{(aq)}\) + 2e\(^-\) Zn(s) Eᶿ = - 0.76 V
Cu\({2+}\)\(_{(aq)}\) + 2e\(^-\) Cu(s) Eᶿ = + 0.34 V
When the two half cells are connected:
(i) write the reaction equation at each electrode;
(ii) write the overall cell reaction equation;
(iii) state the type of reaction occurring at each electrode;
(iv) calculate the e.m.f. of the cell.
(c) (i) Name two chemical industries.
(ii) State two factors that should be considered when siting a chemical industry.
(iii) List two effects of a chemical industry on the community in which it is sited.
(d) Using chemical equations, explain briefly what would happen when hydrogen peroxide is added to:
(i) silver oxide;
(ii) chlorine gas.
(e) List three physical properties of nitrogen.