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Date May 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18M.2.sl.TZ1.6
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
Command term Identify Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

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.

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.

Examiners report

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b.
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c.

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 9: Redox processes » 9.2 Electrochemical cells
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