Math Problem Statement
Using the following standard reduction potentials.
Fe3+ (aq) + e- → Fe2+ (aq) E° = +0.77 V Pb2+ (aq) + 2 e- → Pb(s) E° = -0.13 V
Calculate the standard cell potential for the galvanic cell reaction given below, and determine whether or not this reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions.
Pb2+ (aq) + 2 Fe2+ (aq) → 2 Fe3+ (aq) + Pb(s)
Solution
To determine the standard cell potential () for the given galvanic cell reaction and whether the reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions, we need to use the standard reduction potentials provided.
Given reduction potentials:
The overall reaction is:
First, we identify the half-reactions and their standard reduction potentials:
For the cell reaction, we need to determine which species is being oxidized and which is being reduced. The overall reaction can be split into its half-reactions, and we reverse one of the reduction reactions to represent oxidation.
Reduction half-reaction (cathode):
Oxidation half-reaction (anode) (reversed from the given reduction potential): (Note: The sign of the potential is reversed when flipping the reaction.)
To find the standard cell potential (), we add the reduction potential of the cathode and the oxidation potential of the anode:
Since the standard cell potential () is positive (+0.90 V), the reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How do standard reduction potentials help determine the spontaneity of a reaction?
- What is the significance of the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) in electrochemistry?
- How can you calculate the Gibbs free energy change () for an electrochemical cell?
- What is the Nernst equation and how does it apply to non-standard conditions?
- How do you determine which half-reaction to reverse when calculating the standard cell potential?
- What is the difference between galvanic cells and electrolytic cells?
- How does concentration affect the cell potential in a galvanic cell?
- What are the practical applications of galvanic cells in everyday life?
Tip: Remember, the standard cell potential is calculated under standard conditions, which are 1 M concentration for aqueous species, 1 atm pressure for gases, and 25°C temperature.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Electrochemistry
Reduction potentials
Standard cell potential
Formulas
Nernst equation
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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