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Question

Consider the following electrochemical reaction taking place at 45 °C:

Cu_(s) + 2 Ag⁺_(aq) ⇌ Cu²⁺_(aq) + 2 Ag_(s)

The concentrations within the reaction cell are: [Ag⁺] = 1.25 M and [Cu²⁺] = 0.310 M

a. Write an expression for the reaction quotient (Q) for this reaction.

b. What is the value of the reaction quotient (Q)?

Accepted Answer

Q = 0.198

Illustration of the electrochemical reaction with Cu and Ag ions.

Answer

Q = 1.01

Chemical reaction diagram for Cu and Ag ions at 45 °C with concentrations.

Answer

Q = 0.806

Graphical representation of the reaction quotient Q values for the electrochemical reaction.

Answer

Q = 1.24

Visual summary of the reaction quotient Q calculation for the given electrochemical reaction.