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i) Answer E A ° = - 0.257V Explanation Oxidation half cell is anode, Ni in Ni2+

ID: 699967 • Letter: I

Question

i)

Answer

EA° = - 0.257V

Explanation

Oxidation half cell is anode, Ni in Ni2+ is acting as anode

Ni(s) -------> Ni2+(aq) + 2e E°red = -0.257V

ii)

Answer

Q = 0.004

Overall reaction is

Ni(s) + 2M3+(aq) --------> Ni2+(aq) + 2M2+(aq)

Q = [Ni2+][M2+]2/[M3+]2

= 0.025M×(0.010M)2/(0.025M)2

= 0.004

iii)

Answer

E°A = 1.813V

Explanation

Nernst equation is

Ecell = E°cell - (0.0592V/n)logQ

n = no of electron transfer, 2

Ecell = 2.141V

Ecell = E°cell - (0.0592V/2)log(0.004)

E°cell = Ecell + (0.0592V/2)logQ

= 2.141V - 0.071V

= 2.07V

E°cell = E°C - E°A

E°C = E°cell + E°A

= 2.07 - 0.257V

= 1.813V

  

  

Explanation / Answer

The following electrochemical cell has a potential of Ecell 2.141 V at 298 K Ni (s) | N (aq) (0.025 M) I|M (aq) (0.025 M), M2 (aq) (0.010 M) | Pt(s) Where M and M are ions of an unknown metal First, determine the standard anode potential EA) 0-0.257 V O +0.257V O 0.00 V O None of the above What is the value of Q at the cathode? HINT: Make sure you have balanced the overall reaction.. 0.16 6.25 O 16 0.004 Calculate the standard cathode potential (Ec).