Answer to Question #172409 in Organic Chemistry for Jeremy

Question

4. The cathode is:

a) the negative electrode where reduction takes place.

b) the positive electrode where reduction takes place.

c) the negative electrode where oxidation takes place.

d) the positive electrode where oxidation takes place.

5. In a Daniell cell with a zinc anode the positive charge that builds up in the zinc half-cell is neutralized by:

a) positive ions migrating towards the anode.

b) negative ions migrating towards the cathode.

c) negative ions migrating towards the anode.

d) positive zinc ions, Zn2+, being reduced to produce zinc atoms.

6. Which of the following types of batteries can be recharged?

a) alkaline dry cells

b) zinc chloride

c) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad)

d) mercury button battery

Answer 1

4. b)

5. c)

6. c)