(Spontaneity of Redox Reactions â 13 points) For this entire question, assume T is constant at 300. K, H2(g) is maintained at standard state conditions, R = 8.314 J mol-1 K-1, F = 96485C mol-1, and all activity coefficients are equal to 1.0. a. (8 points) You have four beakers, each one containing 1.0 L of an aqueous solution buffered to a pH = 1.0 (i.e [H3O+] = [H+] = 0.1M) and with 1 M of dissolved metal ions in each. You place a bar of silver (Ag) in beaker #1 which contains 1M Ag+, a bar of copper in beaker #2 which contains 1M Cu2+, a bar of lead in beaker #3 which contains 1M Pb2+, and a bar of zinc in beaker #4 which contains 1M Zn2+. Using the table of standard reduction potentials provided to the right, identify and report which beaker(s) a spontaneous dissolution (M(s) ? Mn+(aq); where âMâ represents the solid metal and âMn+â represents the metal cations) of some portion of the metal bar would or would not occur â provide an answer for each of the four beakers and show some justification for your answer to receive any credit
b. (5 points) You now prepare a fifth beaker also containing 1.0 L of an aqueous solution buffered to a pH = 1.0 (i.e [H3O+] = [H+] = 0.1M). To this beaker you then add a bar of pure copper (Cu(s)). Will there be a spontaneous dissolution of some portion of the copper bar in order to the system to establishes equilibrium? If yes, utilize the provided table of standard reduction potentials and the Nernst equation to calculate and report the concentration of Cu2+ ions in solution once the system attains equilibrium. Note : this system is different than Part A above in which beaker #2 initially had 1M of Cu2+ ions present; in this beaker #5 there is initially zero Cu2+ ions. Report your final answer with 1 significant digit.
(Spontaneity of Redox Reactions â 13 points) For this entire question, assume T is constant at 300. K, H2(g) is maintained at standard state conditions, R = 8.314 J mol-1 K-1, F = 96485C mol-1, and all activity coefficients are equal to 1.0. a. (8 points) You have four beakers, each one containing 1.0 L of an aqueous solution buffered to a pH = 1.0 (i.e [H3O+] = [H+] = 0.1M) and with 1 M of dissolved metal ions in each. You place a bar of silver (Ag) in beaker #1 which contains 1M Ag+, a bar of copper in beaker #2 which contains 1M Cu2+, a bar of lead in beaker #3 which contains 1M Pb2+, and a bar of zinc in beaker #4 which contains 1M Zn2+. Using the table of standard reduction potentials provided to the right, identify and report which beaker(s) a spontaneous dissolution (M(s) ? Mn+(aq); where âMâ represents the solid metal and âMn+â represents the metal cations) of some portion of the metal bar would or would not occur â provide an answer for each of the four beakers and show some justification for your answer to receive any credit
b. (5 points) You now prepare a fifth beaker also containing 1.0 L of an aqueous solution buffered to a pH = 1.0 (i.e [H3O+] = [H+] = 0.1M). To this beaker you then add a bar of pure copper (Cu(s)). Will there be a spontaneous dissolution of some portion of the copper bar in order to the system to establishes equilibrium? If yes, utilize the provided table of standard reduction potentials and the Nernst equation to calculate and report the concentration of Cu2+ ions in solution once the system attains equilibrium. Note : this system is different than Part A above in which beaker #2 initially had 1M of Cu2+ ions present; in this beaker #5 there is initially zero Cu2+ ions. Report your final answer with 1 significant digit.
For unlimited access to Homework Help, a Homework+ subscription is required.
Related textbook solutions
Basic Chemistry
Principles of Chemistry Molecular Approach
Chemistry: Structure and Properties
Principles of Chemistry Molecular Approach
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
Chemistry: The Central Science
Related questions
1. Consider a voltaic (galvanic) cell with the following metal electrodes. Identify which metal is the cathode and which is the anode, and calculate the cell potential.
(a) Al and Co(II)
Cathode: ____
Anode: ______
Ecell =
(b) Cd(II) and Ag(I)
cathode: ___
anode: ___
Ecell= ____
(c) Cr(III) and Sc(III)
cathode: ___
Anode:_____
Ecell:____
2. A voltaic cell contains two half-cells. One half-cell contains a titanium electrode immersed in a 1.00 M Ti(NO3)3 solution. The second half-cell contains a zinc electrode immersed in a 1.00 M Zn(NO3)2 solution.
Ti3+(aq) + 3 eâ â Ti(s) | Eâ°redâ = â1.370 V |
Zn2+(aq) + 2 eâ â Zn(s) | Eâ°redâ = â0.762 V |
(a) Using the standard reduction potentials given above, predict the standard cell potential of the voltaic cell.
(b) Write the overall balanced equation for the voltaic cell. (Include states-of-matter under the given conditions in your answer.)
3. ÎG° and E° can be said to measure the same thing, and are convertible by the equation
ÎG° = ânFEâ°cellâ
where n is the total number of moles of electrons being transferred, and F is the Faraday constant 9.64853415âââ104 C/mol. The free energy (ÎG°) of a spontaneous reaction is always negative.
For each of the electrochemical cells below, calculate the free energy of the system and state whether the reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous as written based on the cathode and anode assignment given. (Use the table of Standard Electrode Potentials.)
(a) The cathode is Zn(II) and the anode is Co(II).
free energy: ____ kJ
spontaneity: _____