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Date November 2012 Marks available 1 Reference code 12N.1.sl.TZ0.24
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
Command term Question number 24 Adapted from N/A

Question

A voltaic cell is made by connecting zinc and lead half-cells. The overall equation for the reaction occurring in the cell is shown below.

\[{\text{Zn(s)}} + {\text{P}}{{\text{b}}^{2 + }}{\text{(aq)}} \to {\text{Pb(s)}} + {\text{Z}}{{\text{n}}^{2 + }}{\text{(aq)}}\]

Which statements are correct when the cell produces electricity?

I.     The zinc is oxidized.

II.     Electrons move from zinc to lead in the external circuit.

III.     The mass of the lead electrode increases.

 

A.     I and II only

B.     I and III only

C.     II and III only

D.     I, II and III

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 9: Redox processes » 9.2 Electrochemical cells
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