Chem II HW Set 24
1. Use the Nernst equation to predict the spontaneity of the redox reaction shown below.
Co(s)+Fe2+(aq,1.94M)⟶Co2+(aq, 0.15M)+Fe(s)
2. The standard potential () of a voltaic cell based on the Zn/Cu2+ ion reaction:
Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) is 1.104 V. What is the value of at 25°C when [Cu2+] =
0.100 M and [Zn2+] = 1.90 M?
3.
a) 2 Fe³⁺(aq) + 3 Cu(s) ⇌ 2 Fe(s) + 3 Cu²⁺(aq)
E°cell = 0.771 – 0.34 = 0.431V
ΔG° = -nEF = -249523 J/mol
K = e100.1 = 5.212 x 1043
Spontaneous reaction
b) Cu(s) | Cu²⁺(aq) || Ag⁺(aq) | Ag(s)
E°cell = 0.7996 – 0.34 = 0.4596V
ΔG° = -nEF = -88702.8 J/mol
K = e35.78 = 3.475 x 1015
Spontaneous reaction
c) Mn(s)+Ni2+(aq)⟶Mn2+(aq)+Ni(s)
E°cell = -0.257 – (-1.185) = 0.928V
ΔG° = -nEF = -179104 J/mol
K = e72.25 = 2.396 x 1031
Spontaneous reaction
d) 3Cd(s)+2Al3+(aq)⟶3Cd2+(aq)+2Al(s)
E°cell = (-1.662)– (-0.403) = -1.259V
ΔG° = -nEF = 728961 J/mol
K = e-294 = 0
Non-spontaneous reaction