Consider the cell, Zn(s)|ZnCl2(0.0050 mol kgHg2Cl2(s)|Hg(I), for which the cell reaction is Hg2Cl2(s) + Zn(s) → 2Hg(1) + 2C1(aq) + Zn2+(aq). The cell potential is +1.2272 v, Ee(Zn²*,Zn) -0.7628 V, and Ee(Hg2Cl2,Hg) = +0.2676 V. (a) Write the Nernst equation for the cell. Determine (b) the standard cell potential, (c) A,G, A,GE, and K for the cell reaction

Consider the cell, Zn(s)|ZnCl2(0.0050 mol kgHg2Cl2(s)|Hg(I), for which the cell reaction is Hg2Cl2(s) + Zn(s) → 2Hg(1) + 2C1(aq) + Zn2+(aq). The cell potential is +1.2272 v, Ee(Zn²*,Zn) -0.7628 V, and Ee(Hg2Cl2,Hg) = +0.2676 V. (a) Write the Nernst equation for the cell. Determine (b) the standard cell potential, (c) A,G, A,GE, and K for the cell reaction

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry And Its Applications

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