Electrochemical Cells, Redox Series, Electrode Potentials Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 11

The product formed at the the cathode during the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution with carbon electrodes is?

jamb 1982

  • A. sodium
  • B. chlorine
  • C. hydrogen
  • D. sodium hydroxide
  • E. oxygen
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Question 12

The products of the reaction between dilute sulphuric acid and sodium thiosulphate crystals are?

jamb 1981

  • A. Na2SO4 + SO2 + O2 + H2O
  • B. Na2SO3 + SO3 + O2 + H2O
  • C. Na2SO4 + SO2 + S + H2O
  • D. Na2SO4 + SO3 + S + H2O
  • E. Na2SO4 + SO2 + H2O only
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Question 13

A correct electrochemical series can be obtained from K, Na, Ca, Al, Mg, Zn, Fe, Pb, H, Cu, Hg, Ag, Au by interchanging?

jamb 1985

  • A. Al and Mg
  • B. Zn and Fe
  • C. Zn and Pb
  • D. Pb and H
  • E. Au and Hg
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Question 14

Which of the following metals will displace iron from a solution of iron(ll)tetraoxosulphate(lV)?

jamb 1985

  • A. Copper
  • B. Mercury
  • C. Silver
  • D. Zinc
  • E. Gold
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