Reference no: EM132305301
Physical and Surface Chemistry
ASSIGNMENT
Question #1:
Silver nitrate is a reagent used to suppress chloride interference in the estimation of organic content in waste water samples. Silver sulfate is produced using silver nitrate. Determine whether any precipitate is formed when 0.025 L of 0.010 M silver nitrate is mixed with 170.0 mL of 0.003 M magnesium sulfate.
Question #2:
In a high altitude location, a lake with a surface area of 20.0 acres receives 2.54 cm of acid rainfall, whose pOH is 9.80. The lake is un-buffered and its depth before rainfall is 3.048 m. Calculate the pH of the lake after the rainfall.
Question #3:
Using the principles of thermodynamics, prove the feasibility and spontaneity of an industrial chemical reaction.
Note: Any industrial chemical reaction, along with the real-time operating conditions, is suggested to be chosen and studied. The process conditions chosen should be clearly referenced.
Question #4:
Apply the principles of electrochemistry to study a real - time voltaic cell.
(i) Describe the Redox reactions happening during the charging/ discharging process of the cell.
(ii) Calculate the Cell potential (output of the cell).
Note: You are encouraged to use a voltaic cell, used in our daily life, as a system to be considered.