Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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ISBN: 9781337399074
Author: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem 46PS

An aqueous solution of Na2S is placed in a beaker with two inert platinum electrodes. When the cell is attached to an external battery, electrolysis occurs.

  1. (a) Hydrogen gas and hydroxide ion form at the cathode. Write an equation for the half-reaction that occurs at this electrode.
  2. (b) Sulfur is the primary product at the anode. Write an equation for its formation.
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Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

Ch. 19.8 - Prob. 19.11CYUCh. 19.9 - Prob. 1.1ACPCh. 19.9 - Prob. 1.2ACPCh. 19.9 - Prob. 1.3ACPCh. 19.9 - Prob. 2.1ACPCh. 19.9 - Use standard reduction potentials to determine...Ch. 19.9 - Prob. 2.3ACPCh. 19.9 - The overall reaction for the production of Cu(OH)2...Ch. 19.9 - Assume the following electrochemical cell...Ch. 19 - Write balanced equations for the following...Ch. 19 - Write balanced equations for the following...Ch. 19 - Balance the following redox equations. All occur...Ch. 19 - Balance the following redox equations. All occur...Ch. 19 - Balance the following redox equations. All occur...Ch. 19 - Prob. 6PSCh. 19 - A voltaic cell is constructed using the reaction...Ch. 19 - A voltaic cell is constructed using the reaction...Ch. 19 - The half-cells Fe2+(aq) | Fe(s) and O2(g) | H2O...Ch. 19 - The half cells Sn2+(aq) |Sn(s) and Cl2(g) |Cl(aq)...Ch. 19 - For each of the following electrochemical cells,...Ch. 19 - For each of the following electrochemical cells,...Ch. 19 - Use cell notation to depict an electrochemical...Ch. 19 - Use cell notation to depict an electrochemical...Ch. 19 - What are the similarities and differences between...Ch. 19 - What reactions occur when a lead storage battery...Ch. 19 - Calculate the value of E for each of the following...Ch. 19 - Calculate the value of E for each of the following...Ch. 19 - Balance each of the following unbalanced...Ch. 19 - Balance each of the following unbalanced...Ch. 19 - Consider the following half-reactions: (a) Based...Ch. 19 - Prob. 22PSCh. 19 - Which of the following elements is the best...Ch. 19 - Prob. 24PSCh. 19 - Which of the following ions is most easily...Ch. 19 - From the following list, identify the ions that...Ch. 19 - (a) Which halogen is most easily reduced in acidic...Ch. 19 - Prob. 28PSCh. 19 - Calculate the potential delivered by a voltaic...Ch. 19 - Calculate the potential developed by a voltaic...Ch. 19 - One half-cell in a voltaic cell is constructed...Ch. 19 - One half-cell in a voltaic cell is constructed...Ch. 19 - One half-cell in a voltaic cell is constructed...Ch. 19 - One half-cell in a voltaic cell is constructed...Ch. 19 - Calculate rG and the equilibrium constant for the...Ch. 19 - Prob. 36PSCh. 19 - Use standard reduction potentials (Appendix M) for...Ch. 19 - Use the standard reduction potentials (Appendix M)...Ch. 19 - Use the standard reduction potentials (Appendix M)...Ch. 19 - Use the standard reduction potentials (Appendix M)...Ch. 19 - Prob. 41PSCh. 19 - Prob. 42PSCh. 19 - Which product, O2 or F2, is more likely to form at...Ch. 19 - Which product, Ca or H2, is more likely to form at...Ch. 19 - An aqueous solution of KBr is placed in a beaker...Ch. 19 - An aqueous solution of Na2S is placed in a beaker...Ch. 19 - In the electrolysis of a solution containing...Ch. 19 - In the electrolysis of a solution containing...Ch. 19 - Electrolysis of a solution of CuSO4(aq) to give...Ch. 19 - Electrolysis of a solution of Zn(NO3)2(aq) to give...Ch. 19 - A voltaic cell can be built using the reaction...Ch. 19 - Assume the specifications of a Ni-Cd voltaic cell...Ch. 19 - Use E values to predict which of the following...Ch. 19 - Prob. 54PSCh. 19 - Prob. 55PSCh. 19 - Prob. 56PSCh. 19 - Prob. 57GQCh. 19 - Balance the following equations. (a) Zn(s) +...Ch. 19 - Magnesium metal is oxidized, and silver ions are...Ch. 19 - You want to set up a series of voltaic cells with...Ch. 19 - Prob. 61GQCh. 19 - Prob. 62GQCh. 19 - In the table of standard reduction potentials,...Ch. 19 - Prob. 64GQCh. 19 - Four voltaic cells are set up. In each, one...Ch. 19 - The following half-cells are available: (i)...Ch. 19 - Prob. 67GQCh. 19 - Prob. 68GQCh. 19 - A potential of 0.142 V is recorded (under standard...Ch. 19 - Prob. 70GQCh. 19 - The standard potential, E, for the reaction of...Ch. 19 - An electrolysis cell for aluminum production...Ch. 19 - Electrolysis of molten NaCl is done in cells...Ch. 19 - A current of 0.0100 A is passed through a solution...Ch. 19 - A current of 0.44 A is passed through a solution...Ch. 19 - Prob. 76GQCh. 19 - Prob. 77GQCh. 19 - Prob. 78GQCh. 19 - The products formed in the electrolysis of aqueous...Ch. 19 - Predict the products formed in the electrolysis of...Ch. 19 - Prob. 81GQCh. 19 - The metallurgy of aluminum involves electrolysis...Ch. 19 - Prob. 83GQCh. 19 - Prob. 84GQCh. 19 - Prob. 85GQCh. 19 - Prob. 86GQCh. 19 - Two Ag+(aq) | Ag(s) half-cells are constructed....Ch. 19 - Calculate equilibrium constants for the following...Ch. 19 - Prob. 89GQCh. 19 - Use the table of standard reduction potentials...Ch. 19 - Prob. 91GQCh. 19 - Prob. 92GQCh. 19 - Prob. 93GQCh. 19 - A voltaic cell is constructed in which one...Ch. 19 - An expensive but lighter alternative to the lead...Ch. 19 - The specifications for a lead storage battery...Ch. 19 - Manganese may play an important role in chemical...Ch. 19 - Prob. 98GQCh. 19 - Iron(II) ion undergoes a disproportionation...Ch. 19 - Copper(I) ion disproportionates to copper metal...Ch. 19 - Prob. 101GQCh. 19 - Prob. 102GQCh. 19 - Can either sodium or potassium metal be used as a...Ch. 19 - Galvanized steel pipes are used in the plumbing of...Ch. 19 - Consider an electrochemical cell based on the...Ch. 19 - Prob. 106ILCh. 19 - A silver coulometer (Study Question 106) was used...Ch. 19 - Four metals, A, B, C, and D, exhibit the following...Ch. 19 - Prob. 109ILCh. 19 - The amount of oxygen, O2, dissolved in a water...Ch. 19 - Prob. 111SCQCh. 19 - The free energy change for a reaction, rG, is the...Ch. 19 - Prob. 113SCQCh. 19 - (a) Is it easier to reduce water in acid or base?...Ch. 19 - Prob. 115SCQ
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