The Electrochemical Series

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1.

The electrochemical series shows equations representing reactions of which type?
- A.
  
  Oxidation
- B.
  
  Reduction
- C.
  
  Neutralisation
- D.
  
  Precipitation
2.

Which of the following metals is highest in the electrochemical series?
- A.
  
  Tin
- B.
  
  Magnesium
- C.
  
  Iron
- D.
  
  Zinc
3.

If a cell is set up with copper and one other metal, which other metal would allow a flow of electrons AWAY FROM the copper?
- A.
  
  Aluminium
- B.
  
  Nickel
- C.
  
  Gold
- D.
  
  Copper
4.

In a cell, what type of charged particle flows in the wires?
- A.
  
  Atoms
- B.
  
  Protons
- C.
  
  Ions
- D.
  
  Electrons
5.

In a half cell involving copper and nickel, which of the following chemicals could be used as an electrolyte for the copper electrode?
- A.
  
  Nickel sulphate solution
- B.
  
  Zinc nitrate solution
- C.
  
  Copper chloride solution
- D.
  
  Nickel chloride solution
6.

Which of the following describes an oxidation reaction?
- A.
  
  Nickel atoms turning into nickel ions
- B.
  
  Chloride ions turning into chlorine molecules
- C.
  
  Hydrogen ions turning into hydrogen molecules
- D.
  
  Magnesium atoms losing electrons
7.

Which of the following statements best describes the flow of electrons in the above circuit?
- A.
  
  From lead to zinc through the wires
- B.
  
  From lead to zinc through the salt bridge
- C.
  
  From zinc to lead through the salt bridge
- D.
  
  From zinc to lead through the wires
8.

Which of the following chemicals could NOT be used as an electrolyte in a cell?
- A.
  
  Ammonium chloride
- B.
  
  Calcium carbonate
- C.
  
  Sodium nitrate
- D.
  
  Copper(II) chloride
9.

Which of the following statements describe a redox reaction?
- A.
  
  Copper metal being added to zinc chloride solution
- B.
  
  Magnesium being added to dilute nitric acid
- C.
  
  Potassium iodide solution being added to lead(II) iodide solution
- D.
  
  Sulphuric acid reacting with calcium carbonate
10.

When zinc is added to copper(II) sulphate solution, what could you expect to see happening?
- A.
  
  Nothing
- B.
  
  Effervesence
- C.
  
  The colour of the solution will fade and a brown solid will form
- D.
  
  The colour of the solution will become more intense and a silver solid will form