The potential in an electrochemical cell, E, is related to the Gibb's free energy change (ΔG) for the overall cell redox reactio
n: (1) ΔG0 = - n F E0 where n is the number of electrons transferred during the redox reaction, F is Faraday's constant (96,500 C / mol), and the superscript 0 indicates standard conditions (1 atm, 1 M concentrations, and 25 °C). Thus, a measurement of the cell voltage at standard conditions can be used to determine ΔG0. As an example, the following cell reaction: Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(m) generates a cell voltage of +1.10 V under standard conditions. Calculate and enter delta G degree (with 3 sig figs) for this reaction in kJ/mol.
As an example, the following cell reaction: Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(m) generates a cell voltage of +1.10 V under standard conditions. Calculate and enter delta G degree (with 3 sig figs) for this reaction in kJ/mol.
