C₆H₁₂O₆, or glucose, is oxidized in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water. The reaction equation for this is:
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O
Therefore, if 6 moles of oxygen are consumed, we can see from the equation that one mole of C₆H₁₂O₆ will be consumed.
The correct answer is C.
On the left:
2 carbon+ 2 oxygen+ 2 oxygen
On the right:
2 carbon+ 4 oxygen (remember to multiply the coefficient and subscript)
The question is incomplete, the complete question is:
Standard reduction potentials for zinc(II) and copper(II)
The standard reduction potential for a substance indicates how readily that substance gains electrons relative to other substances at standard conditions. The more positive the reduction potential, the more easily the substance gains electrons. Consider the following:
Zn2+(aq)+2e−→Zn(s),Cu2+(aq)+2e−→Cu(s), E∘red=−0.763 V E∘red=+0.337 V
Part B
What is the standard potential, E∘cell, for this galvanic cell? Use the given standard reduction potentials in your calculation as appropriate.
Express your answer to three decimal places and include the appropriate units.
Answer:
1.100 V
Explanation:
E∘cell= E∘cathode - E∘anode
E∘cathode= +0.337 V
E∘anode= −0.763 V
E∘cell= 0.337-(-0.763)
E∘cell= 1.1V
