When the nickel–zinc battery, used in digital cameras, is recharged, the following cell reaction occurs: (a) How many grams of zinc are formed when 3.35 x 10-2 g of Ni(OH)2 are consumed?
Ch.19 - Electrochemistry
Capitolo 19, Problema 148
Consider the following half-reactions and E° values: (c) Write the cell reaction for part (b), and calculate the values of E°, ∆G° (in kilojoules), and K for this reaction at 25 °C
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Identify the two half-reactions involved in the electrochemical cell and their respective standard reduction potentials (E°).
Write the balanced overall cell reaction by combining the two half-reactions, ensuring that the number of electrons lost in the oxidation half-reaction equals the number of electrons gained in the reduction half-reaction.
Calculate the standard cell potential (E°_cell) by subtracting the standard reduction potential of the anode (oxidation) from the standard reduction potential of the cathode (reduction): E°_cell = E°_cathode - E°_anode.
Use the Nernst equation to calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change (∆G°) for the reaction: ∆G° = -nFE°_cell, where n is the number of moles of electrons transferred and F is the Faraday constant (approximately 96485 C/mol).
Calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the reaction at 25 °C using the relationship between ∆G° and K: ∆G° = -RTlnK, where R is the universal gas constant (8.314 J/mol·K) and T is the temperature in Kelvin (298 K).

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Electrode Potential (E°)
Electrode potential, denoted as E°, is a measure of the tendency of a chemical species to be reduced, expressed in volts. It is determined under standard conditions (1 M concentration, 1 atm pressure, and 25 °C). The more positive the E° value, the greater the species' ability to gain electrons and undergo reduction, which is crucial for predicting the direction of electron flow in electrochemical cells.
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Gibbs Free Energy (∆G°)
Gibbs free energy change (∆G°) is a thermodynamic quantity that indicates the spontaneity of a reaction at standard conditions. It is calculated using the equation ∆G° = -nFE°, where n is the number of moles of electrons transferred, F is Faraday's constant, and E° is the cell potential. A negative ∆G° indicates a spontaneous reaction, while a positive value suggests non-spontaneity.
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Equilibrium Constant (K)
The equilibrium constant (K) quantifies the ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium for a given reaction. It is related to the Gibbs free energy change by the equation ∆G° = -RT ln(K), where R is the universal gas constant and T is the temperature in Kelvin. A larger K value indicates a reaction that favors product formation, while a smaller K suggests reactants are favored.
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