Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The ratio of molarity of the ions in the given concentration cells required to have
Concept introduction:
The type of
Answer to Problem 8.35E
The ratio of
Explanation of Solution
The given concentration cell is,
For a concentration cell, standard electrode potential
The electrode potential at the given concentration can be calculated by using the Nernst equation as shown below.
Where,
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Substitute the values of given potential, standard electrode potential and concentration of the species in the formula.
Solve for the value of ratio of
Thus, the ratio of
The ratio of
(b)
Interpretation:
The ratio of molarity of the ions in the given concentration cells required to have
Concept introduction:
The type of electrochemical cells which is comprised of two same electrodes but different concentrations or pressures is known as concentration cell.
Answer to Problem 8.35E
The ratio of
Explanation of Solution
The given concentration cell is,
For a concentration cell standard electrode potential
The electrode potential at the given concentration can be calculated by using the Nernst equation as shown below.
Where,
•
•
•
•
•
•
Substitute the values of given potential, standard electrode potential and concentration of the species in the formula.
Solve for the value of ratio of
Thus, the ratio of
The ratio of
(c)
Interpretation:
The ratio of molarity of the ions in the given concentration cells required to have
Concept introduction:
The type of electrochemical cells which is comprised of two same electrodes but different concentrations or pressures is known as concentration cell.
Answer to Problem 8.35E
The ratio of
Explanation of Solution
The given concentration cell is,
For a concentration cell standard electrode potential
The electrode potential at the given concentration can be calculated by using the Nernst equation as shown below.
Where,
•
•
•
•
•
•
Substitute the values of given potential, standard electrode potential and concentration of the species in the formula.
Solve for the value of ratio of
Thus, the ratio of
The ratio of
(d)
Interpretation:
The answers are to be compared and similarities or differences are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The type of electrochemical cells which is comprised of two same electrodes but different concentrations or pressures is known as concentrations cells.
Answer to Problem 8.35E
The ratio of molarities is equal in case of
Explanation of Solution
The ratio of molarities is equal in case of
The ratio of molarities is equal in case of
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