CHONG HWA INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL
4S ZHONG / 4S HE
SEMESTER II 2017 QUIZ 1
CHAP.6 ELECTROCHEMISTRY
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Chapter 6.0 Foundation of Electrochemistry
Question 1 Define oxidation and reduction in term of electron transfer and
oxidation number. [4 marks]
Definition Oxidation Reduction
Electron transfer
Oxidation number
Question 2 By using half-equation method (ion-electron method), deduce the
formation of sodium chloride from its elements. [3 marks]
Half-reaction 1
Half-reaction 2
Overall ionic equation
Question 3 Based on the equations given, identify the species which undergoes
oxidation or reduction. Justify your answer. [12 marks]
H2 + Cl2 2HCl
Reaction Species Justification
Oxidation
Reduction
2K + 2H2O 2KOH + H2
Reaction Species Justification
Oxidation
Reduction
P4 +5O2 + 6H2O 4H3PO4
Reaction Species Justification
Oxidation
Reduction
Chapter 6.1 Electrolyte and Non-electrolyte
Question 4 Classify the following compounds into electrolyte and non-electrolyte.
[8 marks]
Sucrose solution Sodium chloride crystal Molten magnesium bromide
Molten naphthalene Aqueous calcium chloride Hydrogen chloride
Hydrochloric acid Potassium chloride solution
Electrolyte Non-electrolyte
Question 5
Why do electrolyte conduct electricity in aqueous or molten state?
[1 mark]