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(a) Following reactions occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous silver chloride solution:
Ag + ( aq ) + e − → Ag ( s ) E ∘ = + 0.80 V
H + ( aq ) + e − →
H 2 ( g ) E ∘ = 0.00 V
On the basis of their standard reduction electrode potential( E ∘ ) values, which reaction is feasible at the cathode and why?
(b) Define limiting molar conductivity. Why conductivity of an electrolyte solution decreases with the decrease in concentration?
On the basis of their standard reduction electrode potential
(b) Define limiting molar conductivity. Why conductivity of an electrolyte solution decreases with the decrease in concentration?
Solution:
(i) Ag + (aq) + e − → Ag ( s )
Reaction with higherE ∘ value ∕ ∆ G ∘ negative
(ii) Molar conductivity of a solution at infinite dilution or when concentration approaches zero
Number of ions per unit volume decreases
Reaction with higher
(ii) Molar conductivity of a solution at infinite dilution or when concentration approaches zero
Number of ions per unit volume decreases
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