Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of electrodeposition?
ACurrent density
BTemperature
CConcentration of metal ions
DColor of the electrolyte solution
Correct Answer:
D. Color of the electrolyte solution
EXPLANATION
The rate of electrodeposition depends on current density, temperature, and ion concentration. The color of the electrolyte solution does not directly affect the deposition rate.
In the electroplating of an object with silver, which electrode should be made of silver?
ACathode
BAnode
CBoth cathode and anode
DNeither - only salt bridge needs to be silver
Correct Answer:
B. Anode
EXPLANATION
In electroplating, the object to be plated is the cathode (where reduction occurs and metal deposits), while the plating metal (silver) is the anode (which dissolves and provides metal ions).
The relationship between standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔG°) and equilibrium constant (K) at 25°C is best represented by:
AΔG° = -2.303RT log K
BΔG° = 2.303RT log K
CΔG° = RT ln K
DΔG° = -RT ln K
Correct Answer:
D. ΔG° = -RT ln K
EXPLANATION
The fundamental relationship is ΔG° = -RT ln K. Option A is equivalent when converting to log₁₀: ΔG° = -2.303RT log K. Both are correct, but D is the most fundamental form.
In the electrochemical series, which metal is most easily oxidized?
ACu
BAg
CK
DAu
Correct Answer:
C. K
EXPLANATION
Potassium (K) has the most negative standard reduction potential and is most easily oxidized among the given options. The order of ease of oxidation is K > Cu > Ag > Au.