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Harris Chapter 15 Review 1

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  • T/F pH electrodes sensitivity to H+ is not based on Redox reactions
    False
    True
  • Which one of the following is the strongest reducing agent
    I-
    F-
    Cl-
    Br-
  • The half-reaction that occurs at the anode during the electrolysis of molten sodium bromide is:
    2 Br- <===>Br2 + 2 e-
    Br2 + 2 e-<===> 2 Br-
    Na <===> Na+ + e-
    2 H2O <===> 2 OH- + H2
  • T/F - Ion selective electrodes are unaffected by color or turbidity of the solution
    False
    True
  • In voltaic cells, such as those diagrammed in your text, the salt bridge _______ .
    allows charge balance to be maintained in the cell
    is not necessary in order for the cell to work
    acts as a mechanism to allow mechanical mixing of the soluti
    is tightly plugged with firm agar gel through which ions can
  • Which of the following statements is FALSE?
    Reduction occurs at the cathode.
    Oxidation and reduction half-reactions occur at electrodes i
    All voltaic (galvanic) cells involve the use of electricity
    Oxidation occurs at the anode.
  • Which of the following is not the characteristic of ion selective electrodes
    Simple to use
    inexpensive
    Operates in a wide range of temperatures
    Narrow concentration range
  • In the standard notation for a voltaic cell, the double vertical line "||" represents:
    a phase boundary
    gas electrode
    a standard hydrogen electrode
    a salt bridge