Class 12th Chemistry 2017 Set1 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 9

Write the name of the cell which is generally used in hearing aids. Write the reactions taking place at the anode and cathode of this cell.

Answer

A mercury battery, used for hearing aids and electric watches, delivers a constant voltage of 1.35 V for long periods.

The half-reactions are

H2O (S)    +    H2O(l)   +   2e-1      →     Hg(l)  +    2OH- (aq)

Zn (s)       +    2OH-1 (aq)       →     Zn(OH)2 (s)   +   2e-

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