The standard cell potential (E°) of a voltaic cell constructed using the cell reaction below is 0.76 V: Zn(s) + 2H+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + H2(g) With PH2 = 1.0 atm and [Zn2+] = 1.0 M, the cell potential is 0.66 V. The concentration of H+ in the cathode compartment is ________ M.   A. 1.0 × 10-12 B. 2.0 × 10-2

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The standard cell potential (E°) of a voltaic cell constructed using the cell reaction below is 0.76 V:

Zn(s) + 2H+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + H2(g)

With PH2 = 1.0 atm and [Zn2+] = 1.0 M, the cell potential is 0.66 V. The concentration of H+ in the cathode compartment is ________ M.

 
  • A.

    1.0 × 10-12

  • B.

    2.0 × 10-2

  • C.

    4.2 × 10-4

  • D.

    1.4 × 10-1

  • E.

    4.9 × 101

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