
SL Paper 1
Which experimental methods could be used to observe the progress of the following reaction?
Cr2O72-(aq) + 6I-(aq) + 14H+(aq) → 2Cr3+(aq) + 3I2(aq) + 7H2O(l)
I. Change in colour
II. Change in mass
III. Change in electrical conductivity
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
Which is a correct statement for the reaction below?
2MnO4-(aq) + 6H+(aq) + 5NO2-(aq) → 2Mn2+(aq) + 5NO3-(aq) + 3H2O(l)
A. MnO4- is the reducing agent and the oxidation number of Mn increases.
B. MnO4- is the oxidizing agent and the oxidation number of Mn decreases.
C. NO2- is the reducing agent and the oxidation number of N decreases.
D. NO2- is the oxidizing agent and the oxidation number of N increases.
What are the oxidation states of oxygen?
A voltaic cell is constructed from zinc and copper half-cells. Zinc is more reactive than copper. Which statement is correct when this cell produces electricity?
A. Electrons flow from the copper half-cell to the zinc half-cell.
B. The concentration of Cu2+ (aq) increases.
C. Electrons flow through the salt bridge.
D. Negative ions flow through the salt bridge from the copper half-cell to the zinc half-cell.
Iron is a stronger reducing agent than silver.
What is correct when this voltaic cell is in operation?
What is correct in an electrolytic cell?