Question

In the activity, click on the E∘cell and Keq quantities to observe how they are related. Use this relation to calculate Keq for the following redox reaction that occurs in an electrochemical cell having two electrodes: a cathode and an anode. The two half-reactions that occur in the cell are Cu2+(aq)+2e−→Cu(s) and Fe(s)→Fe2+(aq)+2e− The net reaction is Cu2+(aq)+Fe(s)→Cu(s)+Fe2+(aq) Use the given standard reduction potentials in your calculation as appropriate.

Answer 1

Answer:

The standard cell potential of the reaction is 0.78 Volts.

Explanation:

$Cu^{2+}(aq)+Fe(s)\rightarrow Cu(s)+Fe^{2+}(aq)$

Reduction at cathode :

$Cu^+(aq)+2e^-\rightarrow Cu(s)$

Reduction potential of  $Cu^{2+}$ to Cu=$E^o_{1}=0.34 V$

Oxidation at anode:

$Fe(s)\rightarrow Fe^{2+}(aq)+2e^-$

Reduction potential of  $Fe^{2+}$ to Fe=$E^o_{2}=-0.44 V$

To calculate the $E^o_{cell}$ of the reaction, we use the equation:

$E^o_{cell}=E^o_{red,cathode}-E^o_{red,anode}$

Putting values in above equation, we get:

$E^o_{cell}=0.34V -(-0.44 V)=0.78 V$

The standard cell potential of the reaction is 0.78 Volts.