Electrochemical Engineering

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and applications of Electrochemical Engineering.
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What is the fundamental principle behind electrochemical reactions?

  1. Transfer of electrons between species

  2. Exchange of protons between species

  3. Redox reactions involving metal ions

  4. Formation of ionic bonds between species


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electrochemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons between species, resulting in changes in their oxidation states.

What is the difference between an anode and a cathode in an electrochemical cell?

  1. Anode is where oxidation occurs, cathode is where reduction occurs

  2. Anode is where reduction occurs, cathode is where oxidation occurs

  3. Both anode and cathode are where oxidation occurs

  4. Both anode and cathode are where reduction occurs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In an electrochemical cell, the anode is the electrode where oxidation takes place, resulting in the release of electrons, while the cathode is the electrode where reduction takes place, resulting in the acceptance of electrons.

What is the Nernst equation, and what does it describe?

  1. Relates the cell potential to the concentrations of reactants and products

  2. Relates the cell potential to the temperature and pressure

  3. Relates the cell potential to the electrode materials

  4. Relates the cell potential to the current flowing through the cell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nernst equation is a mathematical expression that relates the cell potential of an electrochemical cell to the concentrations of reactants and products involved in the cell reaction.

What is the role of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

  1. Completes the electrical circuit between the electrodes

  2. Prevents the mixing of solutions in the half-cells

  3. Maintains a constant pH in the solutions

  4. Provides a source of ions for the cell reaction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The salt bridge in an electrochemical cell completes the electrical circuit between the electrodes, allowing the flow of ions and maintaining electrical neutrality in the cell.

What is the primary function of a battery?

  1. To generate electricity from chemical energy

  2. To store electrical energy as chemical energy

  3. To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

  4. To convert thermal energy into electrical energy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary function of a battery is to store electrical energy in the form of chemical energy, which can be released later to generate electricity.

What is the difference between a primary and a secondary battery?

  1. Primary batteries can be recharged, while secondary batteries cannot

  2. Primary batteries have a higher energy density than secondary batteries

  3. Primary batteries use disposable electrodes, while secondary batteries use reusable electrodes

  4. Primary batteries are more environmentally friendly than secondary batteries


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main difference between primary and secondary batteries is that primary batteries cannot be recharged, while secondary batteries can be recharged multiple times.

What is the basic principle behind fuel cells?

  1. Conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions

  2. Conversion of electrical energy into chemical energy through electrochemical reactions

  3. Conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions

  4. Conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fuel cells operate on the principle of converting chemical energy stored in fuels, such as hydrogen or methanol, into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions.

What are the main components of a fuel cell?

  1. Anode, cathode, electrolyte, and catalyst

  2. Anode, cathode, salt bridge, and catalyst

  3. Anode, cathode, proton exchange membrane, and catalyst

  4. Anode, cathode, electron transfer mediator, and catalyst


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main components of a fuel cell include an anode, cathode, electrolyte, and catalyst, which work together to facilitate the electrochemical reactions and generate electricity.

What is the purpose of electroplating?

  1. To coat a metal surface with a thin layer of another metal

  2. To remove a thin layer of metal from a metal surface

  3. To join two metal surfaces together

  4. To protect a metal surface from corrosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electroplating is a process used to coat a metal surface with a thin layer of another metal, typically for decorative, protective, or functional purposes.

What is the difference between electroplating and anodizing?

  1. Electroplating involves the deposition of metal ions onto a surface, while anodizing involves the formation of an oxide layer on a surface

  2. Electroplating involves the removal of metal ions from a surface, while anodizing involves the formation of an oxide layer on a surface

  3. Electroplating involves the deposition of metal ions onto a surface, while anodizing involves the removal of an oxide layer from a surface

  4. Electroplating involves the removal of metal ions from a surface, while anodizing involves the deposition of an oxide layer on a surface


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electroplating involves the deposition of metal ions onto a surface, resulting in a metallic coating, while anodizing involves the formation of an oxide layer on a metal surface, typically for corrosion protection or decorative purposes.

What is the primary cause of corrosion in metals?

  1. Exposure to oxygen and moisture

  2. Exposure to acidic or alkaline solutions

  3. Exposure to high temperatures

  4. Exposure to mechanical stress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary cause of corrosion in metals is exposure to oxygen and moisture, which leads to the formation of metal oxides or hydroxides, resulting in the deterioration of the metal.

What are the main methods of corrosion protection?

  1. Coating, cathodic protection, and sacrificial anodes

  2. Coating, anodic protection, and sacrificial cathodes

  3. Coating, galvanic protection, and sacrificial anodes

  4. Coating, cathodic protection, and sacrificial cathodes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main methods of corrosion protection include coating the metal surface with a protective layer, cathodic protection by applying a negative potential to the metal surface, and sacrificial anodes by connecting a more reactive metal to the metal to be protected.

What is the purpose of a potentiostat in electrochemical studies?

  1. To control the potential of an electrode

  2. To measure the current flowing through an electrode

  3. To measure the resistance of an electrode

  4. To measure the capacitance of an electrode


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A potentiostat is an instrument used in electrochemical studies to control the potential of an electrode, allowing for precise control and measurement of electrochemical reactions.

What is the difference between cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry?

  1. Cyclic voltammetry involves sweeping the potential of an electrode, while chronoamperometry involves holding the potential constant

  2. Cyclic voltammetry involves holding the potential of an electrode, while chronoamperometry involves sweeping the potential

  3. Cyclic voltammetry involves measuring the current flowing through an electrode, while chronoamperometry involves measuring the potential of an electrode

  4. Cyclic voltammetry involves measuring the resistance of an electrode, while chronoamperometry involves measuring the capacitance of an electrode


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyclic voltammetry involves sweeping the potential of an electrode over a range of values, while chronoamperometry involves holding the potential of an electrode constant and measuring the current flowing through the electrode over time.

What is the role of an electrolyte in an electrochemical cell?

  1. To provide a medium for the flow of ions

  2. To provide a source of electrons

  3. To provide a source of protons

  4. To provide a source of oxygen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The electrolyte in an electrochemical cell provides a medium for the flow of ions between the electrodes, allowing for the transfer of charge and the completion of the electrochemical circuit.

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