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Date May 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18M.2.hl.TZ1.6
Level HL Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
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Question

The diagram shows an incomplete voltaic cell with a light bulb in the circuit.

Identify the missing component of the cell and its function.

[2]
a.

Deduce the half-equations for the reaction at each electrode when current flows.

 

[2]
b.

Annotate the diagram with the location and direction of electron movement when current flows.

[1]
c.

Calculate the cell potential, in V, using section 24 of the data booklet.

[1]
d.

Determine the loss in mass of one electrode if the mass of the other electrode increases by 0.10 g.

[2]
e.

Markscheme

salt bridge

 

movement of ions

OR

balance charge

 

Do not accept “to complete circuit” unless ion movement is mentioned for M2.

[2 marks]

a.

Positive electrode (cathode):

Ag+(aq) + e → Ag(s)

 

Negative electrode (anode):

Mg(s) → Mg2+(aq) + 2e

 

Award [1 max] if correct equations given at wrong electrodes.

[2 marks]

b.

in external wire from left to right

[1 mark]

c.

«E = +0.80 V – (–2.37 V) = +» 3.17 «V»

[1 mark]

d.

«moles of silver \(\frac{{0.10{\text{ g}}}}{{107.87{\text{ g mo}}{{\text{l}}^{ - 1}}}}\)»

moles of magnesium \( = \frac{{0.5 \times 0.10{\text{ }}\ll {\text{g}}\gg }}{{107.87{\text{ }}\ll {\text{g mo}}{{\text{l}}^{ - 1}}\gg }}\)

«loss in mass of magnesium \( = \frac{{24.31{\text{ g mol}} \times 0.5 \times 0.10{\text{ g}}}}{{107.87{\text{ g mo}}{{\text{l}}^{ - 1}}}} = \)» 0.011 «g»

 

Award [2] for correct final answer.

[2 marks]

e.

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 9: Redox processes » 9.2 Electrochemical cells
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