NCERT Exemplar for Class 11 Chemistry - Redox Reactions - Free PDF Download






FAQs on NCERT Exemplar for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter-8 (Book Solutions)
1. What are the parts of the Galvanic Cell?
A Galvanic Cell or Voltaic cell is an Electrochemical cell that generates electrical energy by using chemical energy. The different parts of Galvanic Cell are-
Cathode – Reduction process occurs at this electrode.
Anode – Oxidation process occurs at this electrode.
Salt Bridge – Contains electrolytes that are required to finish the circuit in the galvanic cell.
Half-Cells – Reduction and Oxidation reactions are separated into compartments.
External Circuit – Conducts the flow of electrons between the electrodes.
Load – A part of the circuit that utilizes the electrons to flow to work its function.
2. What is an Electrochemical Cell?
A device that can generate electric energy, by the chemical reactions happening in it, or use the electric energy supplied to it to facilitate chemical reactions in it is called an electrochemical cell. Electrochemical Cells have the potential of converting chemical energy into electrical energy or electrical energy to chemical energy. Day-to-day remote cells are an Example of Electrochemical cells. These kinds of cells are capable of generating an electric current from the chemical reactions occurring in them and are also called Galvanic cells or Voltaic cells.
3. How are Redox Reactions the basis for Titrations?
The process in which the solutions of 2 reagents are allowed to react with each other is called Titration. It is performed with 1 solution taken in Burette. This solution is also called Titrant. The other reagent is now taken in a flask called Titration flask. This solution is called an analyte. The Titration process is carried out till the time where both the reagents mix completely. The stage of the chemical reaction at which both the reagent mix completely is called the endpoint. This is how Redox Reactions are the basis for Titrations.
4. What is the difference between Oxidation and Reduction?
Oxidation is the process when in a chemical reaction, an atom, an ion, or a molecule loses 1 or more electrons. When oxidation occurs in a substance, the state of the chemical species increases. Oxidation does not always have to involve oxygen atoms.
Reduction is the process when in a chemical reaction, an atom, an ion, or a molecule gains 1 or more electrons. When reduction occurs in a substance, the state of the chemical species decreases. The reduction does not always have to involve hydrogen atoms.
5. What are the 2 types of Redox Reactions?
Redox Reactions are the chemical reactions in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously. There are 2 types of Redox Reactions
Direct Redox Reaction
Direct Redox Reactions are reactions in which oxidation and reduction both occur in the same place. Electrons produced do not travel to large distances in Direct Redox Reaction.
Indirect Redox Reaction
Indirect Redox Reactions are reactions in which oxidation and reduction occur in different places. Electrons produced have to travel a certain distance in an Indirect Redox Reaction. This also leads to the generation of current.











