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Electrolyte, electrode reactions and potential of a dry cell

This type of question, asked 6 times: 9 May 2023 S2, 9 May 2024 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S2, 15 Apr 2026 S2, 18 Apr 2026 S1. All 6 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    9 May 2023 S2

    70
    Which of the following is used to avoid leakage of electrolyte in dry cell?

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  2. Question 2

    9 May 2024 S1

    73
    Identify the gas produced due to reduction of NH4+NH_4^+ ions at cathode during working of dry cell

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  3. Question 3

    20 Apr 2025 S1

    78
    Which from following formulae is used to obtain value of Ecell ∘E_{\text{cell~}}^{\circ} for a reaction taking place in Dry cell?

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  4. Question 4

    20 Apr 2025 S2

    66
    Which of the following change takes place at positive electrode during working of dry cell?

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  5. Question 5

    15 Apr 2026 S2

    26
    Which of the following is an electrolyte in dry cell ?

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  6. Question 6

    18 Apr 2026 S1

    14
    What happens in the oxidation number of Mn during working of dry cell.

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