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(a) (i) The ion-electron equations for the processes occurring at each electrode are:
H2(g) 2H+ (aq) + 2e-
O2 (g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e- 2H2O(l)
Combine these two equations to give the overall redox equation.
(ii) On the diagram show by means of an arrow the path of electron flow.
(b) Give one advantage that fuel cells have over petrol for providing energy.
(a) What change in the ratio of atoms present indicates that the conversion of
glucose into a compound with molecular formula (C6H12O7) is an example of
oxidation?
(b) In one experiment, 25.0 cm3 volumes of a soft drink were titrated with
(a) The increase in the oxygen
Benedict’s solution in which the concentration of copper(II) ions was
content indicates oxidation.
0.500 mol l-1. The following results were obtained.
(b)(i) The first titration result is
Titration Volume of Benedict’s
a rough titration value and
solution / cm3
is not an accurate titre.
1 18.0
(ii) No of moles = C x V(litres)
2 17.1
= 0.5 x 0.0172
3 17.3
= 0.0086
From equation 1 mole of glucose
reacts with 2 moles of copper(II) Average volume of Benedict’s solution used = 17.2 cm 3.
ions.
(i) Why was the first titration result not used in calculating the average volume of
So No, of moles of glucose =
Benedict’s solution?
0.0043.
(ii) Calculate the concentration of glucose in the soft drink, in mol l -1.
Concentration = /
0.0043 0.025
(a) I2 + 2e- 2I –