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What is a primary cell? Give an example.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Primary Cell:** A primary cell is an electrochemical cell in which the chemical reactions that generate electrical energy occur only once. After the reactants are consumed, the cell cannot be recharged or reused. 2. **Characteristics of Primary Cells:** - The redox (reduction-oxidation) reactions in primary cells happen only once. - Once the reactants are depleted, the cell is considered "dead" and cannot be restored to its original state. ...
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PRADEEP-ELECTROCHEMISTRY-ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS(VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
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  2. Is free enegy change of a cell reaction an intensive property or exten...

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  3. What is overvoltage?

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  4. Write the product obtained at anode on electrolysis of concentrated su...

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  5. Name the electrolyte used in (i) dry cell (ii) mercury cell.

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  6. What is a primary cell? Give an example.

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  7. Give an example of a secondary cell.

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  8. Write the name of a cell used in small watches.

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  9. Which cells were used in the Apollo space program? What was the produc...

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  10. Define fuel cell?

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  11. How does H(2)-O(2) fuel cell operate?

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  12. State two advantages of H(2)-O(2) fuel cell over ordinary cell.

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  13. Write the name of the electrolyte used in fuel cell.

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  14. What is the overall electrochemical reaction taking place in rusting?

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  15. Out of zinc and tin which one protects iron better even after cracks a...

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  16. Define corrosion. What is the chemical formula of rust ?

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  17. Why Cr is used for coating Fe ?

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  18. What would happen if the protective tin coating over an iron bucket i...

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  19. Which metals can be used in the cathodic protection of Fe against rust...

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  20. Rusting of Fe is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water.

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