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1. Determine the standard Gibbs energy of reaction, r G°, for the following reac

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Question

1. Determine the standard Gibbs energy of reaction, rG°, for the following reaction at 306.81 K given that the measured standard reduction potential, Ered°, was 0.199 V. This value was messured at 306.81 K.

Ni(s) + X+(aq) Ni2+(aq) + X(aq)

In this reaction X is a newly synthesised organic molecule that is of interest.

Give your answer in kJ/mol with one decimal place.

2. Given the following reduction potentials for the hypothetical element Me, find the potential for the reduction of Me4+ to Me3+.

Give your answer in Volts with two decimal places.

E°red Me3+(aq) + 3e- Me(s) 0.629 V Me4+(aq) + 4e- Me(s) -0.567 V

Explanation / Answer

1. dGo = -nFEored

with,

n = 2

F = faraday constant

Eored = 0.199 V

we get,

dGo = -2 x 96485 x 1.99 = -384.01 kJ/mol

2. For Me4+ to Me3+

Eo = 4(-0.567) - (3(0.629)) = -4.155 V