Question

Calculate Ecell at 80 ºC for a voltaic cell based on the following redox reaction: H2(g, 1.25 atm) + 2AgCl(s) → 2Ag(s) + 2H+(aq, 0.10 M) + 2Cl–(aq, 1.5 M) The standard cell potential Eºcell = +0.18 V at this temperature.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ecell = +0.25V

Explanation:

the half-cell reactions for a voltanic cell

cathode(reduction): 2H⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ ------- H₂(g)

anode(oxidation): 2AgCl(s) ------- 2Ag⁺(aq) + 2Cl⁻ + 2e⁻

we have the standard cell potential E⁺cell = 0.18V at 80C respectively

Q = [H⁺]/[Cl⁻]

sub for [H+] = 0.10M and [Cl-] = 1.5M

Q= 0.1M/1.5M

Q = 0.067

Ecell = E⁺cell - $\frac{0.059}{n}$ logQ

= 0.18 - $\frac{0.056}{1}$ log 0.067

0.18- 0.059(-1.174)

Ecell = +0.25V