1.
Unlike the electrolytic cell, galvanic cell:
A. is used in electroplating process.
B. has a spontaneous process
C. is used in the productions of metals from their ores
D. uses electrical energy to generate chemical energy
12. One of the following is NOT true about the effects of corrosion?
A. It causes enormous damage to buildings, bridges, ships and cars.
B. It causes deterioration of metals by spontaneous chemical process.
C. Corrosion forms protection oxide layers to prevent damage.
D. Damage from corrosion costs billions of dollars annually.
3. In hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, the anode rxn is:
A. 2H2 + O2→2H2O C. O2 + 2H2O +4e →4OH-
B. 2H2 +4OH- →4H2O +4e D. H2 →2H+ +2e1
4. Which one of the following statements about the Daniell cell is INCORRECT ?
A. zinc metal immersed in zinc sulphate solution acts as the anode.
B. copper metal dipped in copper sulphate solution acts as the cathode.
C. anode is the positive electrode and cathode is the negative electrode.
D. electrons flow from anode to cathode in the external circuit1
5. Given the following reaction: Mg(s) + Zn2+(aq) → Mg2+ (aq) + Zn(s)
The correct cell notation for the reaction is:
A. Zn2+(aq) | Zn(s) || Mg (s) | Mg2+(aq) C. Mg (s) | Mg2+(aq) || Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq)
B. Mg (s) | Mg2+(aq) || Zn2+(aq) | Zn(s) D. Zn2+(aq) | Zn(s) || Mg2+(aq) | Mg (s)1
6. Which one of the following equations shows the relationship between standard Gibbs free energy and
equilibrium constant?
A. K = ∆G° C. ∆G° = – RT ln K
B. K = RT ln ∆G° D. ∆G° = RT ln K1
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Eo red?
A. When we reverse a reduction half-reaction, both the magnitude and sign of Eo red change.
B. The more positive the reduction potential, the higher the tendency to become a reducing agent.
C. Its value does not change as we change the stochiometric coeffiecients of the half-reaction.
D. When we reverse a reduction half-reaction, only the magnitude of Eo red change.
8. Which one of the following is a CORRECT statement about electrolytic cell
A. anode is negative, while cathode is positive
B. chemical energy is converted to electrical energy
C. spontaneous chemical reaction is takes place
D. cations migrate to cathode and discharged by gaining of electrons 2
9. Which of the following species is preferentially discharged at the anode in the electrolysis of brine?
A. OH− B. H2O C. Cl− D. Na+
10. Which one of the following is NOT industrial application of electrolysis?
A. Electroplating B. Extraction of metal C. Production of food D. Purification of metals
11. The process of coating less active metal on the surface of more active metals using electrolysis is;
A. Electro refining B. Anodic protection C. Etching D . Electroplating2
12. All of the following is the purpose of salt bridge in the galvanic cells. EXCEPT;
A. To maintain the electrical neutrality between the two solution
B. To prevent the flow of electrons inside the galvanic cells2
C. To allow the electrical contact between the two solution
D. To prevent the mixing of the electrode
13. For the electrochemical cell represented by: Zn(s)/ZnSO4(aq) // CuSO4(aq)/Cu(s). The
standard reduction potentials for Cu²+/Cu andZn2+/Zn are +0.34 and -0.76V, respectively.
What will be the cell reaction that occurs spontaneously and its cell voltage? E°(V)
A. Cu + Zn2+ → Cu²+ + Zn 1.10
B. Zn + Cu²+ → Zn2+ + Cu 0.42
C. Cu + Zn2+ → Cu²++ Zn 0.42
D. Zn + Cu²+ → Zn2+ + Cu 1.10
14. What is the mass of Aluminium deposited by the electrolysis of aqueous solution Al2(SO4)3
placed in series with AgNO3 aqueous solution when 10.8 g of Ag is deposited? (Molar mass
of Ag=108, Al=27)
A. 0.9g B. 27g C. 2.7g D. 9g
15. All of the following is the uses of electrolysis. Except;
A. Purification of metals C. Electroplating of metals
B. Production of metals D. Production of electricity3
16. Which of the following relation express Faraday's 1st law of electrolysis?
A M2/E1= E2/M2 B. m = zF C. m=MIt/zF D. M = mIt
17. Which of the following has been universally accepted as a reference electrode at all
temperatures and has been assigned a value of zero volt?
A. platinum electrode C. reduction takes place at the anode
B. copper electrode D. standard hydrogen electrode
18. In electroplating the article to be electroplated is made
A. cathode C. either cathode or anode
B. anode D. simply suspended in the electrolytic bath
19. Which one of the following ionic compounds has the smallest lattice energy?
A. NaF B. NaI C. NaCl D. NaBr
20. Metals conduct electricity. This is because metals possess:
A. freely moving ions C. all electrons held in fixed position
B. valence electrons that are strongly bound to the nucleus D. delocalized electrons
21. Increasing the concentration of ions in an electrolyte solution:
A. increases the extent of conduction of electricity through it
B. decreases the extent of conduction of electricity through it
C. has no effect on the conduction of electricity
D. changes the direction of electron flow
22. Voltaic cells and electrolytic cells are similar in that:
A. the anode is positive and cathode is negative in both types of cells
B. oxidation half-reaction occurs at the cathode in both types of cells
C. both types of cells contain two electrodes in contact with electrolytes
D. reduction half-reaction occurs at the anode in both types of cells4
23.4Which substance does not conduct electricity?
A. solid CaCl2 C. dilute aqueous solution of HCl
B. aqueous NaCl solution D. molten PbBr24
24.4Electrolysis is not used for the:
A. purification of metals C. electroplating of metals
B. production of metals D. production of electricity4
25. The conduction of electricity through each of the following substances is caused by the
migration of ions except in one case; the exception is:
A. fused lead bromide C. molten KCl
B. aqueous solution of NaCl D. graphite4
26. the bonding electron in a non-polar covalent compound is
A. shared equaly C. transferred from metals to non-metals
B. shared unequally D. transferred from non-metals to metals4
27. among the following, which one is the strongest attraction force?
A. Hydrogen bonding C. London dispersion
B. Dipole moment D. Ionic boding
28. Which of the statement below best explains why atoms react chemically with each other?
A. When atoms react, they gain protons and are more stable
B. When atoms react, they lose all their electrons and become more stable
C. When atoms react, they lose, gain, or share electrons and are then less stable
D. When atoms react, they lose, gain, or share electrons to attain a full outer energy level and
are then more stable5
529. Which molecule has a Lewis structure that does NOT obey the octet rule
A. NO B. CS2 C. PF3 D. HCN
30. Which of the following explains why, at room temperature, I2 is a solid, Br2 is a liquid and
Cl2 is a gas?
A. Ionic bonding B. Hybridization C. Hydrogen bonding D. London dispersion forces
31. Which one of the following is NOT true about metallic bonding?
A. It gives rise to excellent electrical conductivity
B. Electrons are free to move throughout the structure
C. The strength of metallic bonds increases down a group.
D. The strength of metallic bonding affects the boiling point of metals.
32. All of these are characteristics of most ionic compounds in the solid phases EXCEPT,
A. High melting point C. high electrical conductivity
B. Solubility in water D. insolubility in organic solvents
33. Which of the following is NOT isoelectronic configuration with He
A. H– B. Li+ Be+ D. B3+
34. Which set contains only covalently bonded molecules?
A. BCl3,SiCl4, PCl5 B. Br2, N2, HBr C. I2, H2S, NaI D. AI2O3, NaCl
35. Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the highest melting point?
A. NaF B. NaCl C. NaBr D. NaI
36. Which one of the compounds below is most likely to be ionic?
A. CCl4 B. NO2 C. AlCl3 D. HCl5
537. Which of the following compounds does NOT contain an ionic bond?
A. K2S B. NaOH C. HCl D. LiH5
38. Which of the following compounds does not contain both ionic and covalent bond?
A. NH4NO3 B. Na2CO3 C. NH4Cl D. CH3CO2H 6
39. Which of the following is a compound?
A. Cl2 B. Na C.HCl D. liquid oxygen
40. In the formation of ionic bonding, valence electrons are:
A. shared B. transferred C. delocalized D. not affected6
