Question 1

A voltaic cell prepared using aluminum and nickel has the following cell notation. Al(s)  | Al3+(aq)  || Ni2+(aq)  | Ni(s) 
Which of the following reactions occurs at the anode?

Accepted Answer

A)   Al(s)  → Al3+(aq)  + 3e-
B)   Al3+(aq)  + 3e → Al(s) 
C)   Ni(s)  → Ni2+(aq)  + 2e-
D)   Ni2+(aq)  + 2e- → Ni(s) 
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which component of the following cell notation is the anode? P |  || R | S

Accepted Answer

A)   P
B)   
C)   R
D)   S
E)   One of the | symbols is the anode.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

What product forms at the anode during the electrolysis of molten NaBr?

Accepted Answer

A)   Na+(l) 
B)   Na(l) 
C)   Br-(l) 
D)   Br3-(l) 
E)   Br2(g) F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Calculate E° cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. H2O2(aq)  + 2H+(aq)  + 2e- 2H2O(l)  E° = 1.77 V
Fe3+ (aq)  + e- Fe2+(aq)  E° = 0.77 V
Overall reaction:
2Fe3+(aq)  + 2H2O(l)  → H2O2(aq)  + 2H+(aq)  + 2Fe2+(aq)

Accepted Answer

A)   E° cell = -1.00 V, nonspontaneous
B)   E° cell = -1.00 V, spontaneous
C)   E° cell = 1.00 V, nonspontaneous
D)   E° cell = 1.00 V, spontaneous
E)   E° cell = -0.23 V, nonspontaneousF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following solids is commonly used as an inactive electrode in electrochemical cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   zinc
B)   graphite
C)   copper
D)   iron
E)   sodiumF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The following half-reactions occur in the mercury battery used in calculators. If E° cell = 1.357 V, calculate the equilibrium constant for the cell reaction at 25°C. (Assume the stoichiometric coefficients in the cell reaction are all equal to 1.)  HgO(s)  + H2O(l)  + 2e-
   cell = 1.357 V, calculate the equilibrium constant for the cell reaction at 25°C. (Assume the stoichiometric coefficients in the cell reaction are all equal to 1.)  HgO(s)  + H2O(l)  + 2e-     Hg(l)  + 2OH-(aq)  ZnO(s)  + H2O(l)  + 2e-     Zn(s)  + 2OH-(aq)  A)  9.4 × 1022 B)  7.5 × 1045 C)  6.4 × 1063 D)  7.8 × 1091 E)  > 9.9 × 1099" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Hg(l)  + 2OH-(aq) 
ZnO(s)  + H2O(l)  + 2e-
   cell = 1.357 V, calculate the equilibrium constant for the cell reaction at 25°C. (Assume the stoichiometric coefficients in the cell reaction are all equal to 1.)  HgO(s)  + H2O(l)  + 2e-     Hg(l)  + 2OH-(aq)  ZnO(s)  + H2O(l)  + 2e-     Zn(s)  + 2OH-(aq)  A)  9.4 × 1022 B)  7.5 × 1045 C)  6.4 × 1063 D)  7.8 × 1091 E)  > 9.9 × 1099" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Zn(s)  + 2OH-(aq)

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A)   9.4 × 1022
B)   7.5 × 1045
C)   6.4 × 1063
D)   7.8 × 1091
E)   > 9.9 × 1099F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

A voltaic cell consists of a Cd/Cd2+ electrode (E° = -0.40 V)  and a Fe/Fe2+ electrode (E° = -0.44 V) . If Ecell = 0 and the temperature is 25°C, what is the ratio [Fe2+]/[Cd2+]?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 × 101
B)   1 × 101
C)   1
D)   1 × 10-1
E)   5 × 10-2F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 8

A secondary cell (battery) can operate either as a galvanic or an electrolytic cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Electrons are produced at the cathode of a voltaic cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Examine the following half-reactions and select the weakest reducing agent among the substances. Cr(OH) 3(s)  + 3e-
  3(s)  + 3e-     Cr(s)  + 3OH-(aq)  E° = -1.48 V SnO2(s)  + 2H2O(l)  + 4e-     Sn(s)  + 4OH-(aq)  E° = -0.945 V MnO2(s)  + 4H+(aq)  + 2e-     Mn2+(aq)  + 2H2O(l)  E° = 1.224 V Hg2SO4(s)  + 2e-     2Hg(l)  + SO42-(aq)  E° = 0.613 V A)  Cr(s)  B)  Sn(s)  C)  Mn2+(aq)  D)  Hg(l)  E)  OH-(aq) " class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Cr(s)  + 3OH-(aq)  E° = -1.48 V
SnO2(s)  + 2H2O(l)  + 4e-
  3(s)  + 3e-     Cr(s)  + 3OH-(aq)  E° = -1.48 V SnO2(s)  + 2H2O(l)  + 4e-     Sn(s)  + 4OH-(aq)  E° = -0.945 V MnO2(s)  + 4H+(aq)  + 2e-     Mn2+(aq)  + 2H2O(l)  E° = 1.224 V Hg2SO4(s)  + 2e-     2Hg(l)  + SO42-(aq)  E° = 0.613 V A)  Cr(s)  B)  Sn(s)  C)  Mn2+(aq)  D)  Hg(l)  E)  OH-(aq) " class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Sn(s)  + 4OH-(aq)  E° = -0.945 V
MnO2(s)  + 4H+(aq)  + 2e-
  3(s)  + 3e-     Cr(s)  + 3OH-(aq)  E° = -1.48 V SnO2(s)  + 2H2O(l)  + 4e-     Sn(s)  + 4OH-(aq)  E° = -0.945 V MnO2(s)  + 4H+(aq)  + 2e-     Mn2+(aq)  + 2H2O(l)  E° = 1.224 V Hg2SO4(s)  + 2e-     2Hg(l)  + SO42-(aq)  E° = 0.613 V A)  Cr(s)  B)  Sn(s)  C)  Mn2+(aq)  D)  Hg(l)  E)  OH-(aq) " class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Mn2+(aq)  + 2H2O(l)  E° = 1.224 V
Hg2SO4(s)  + 2e-
  3(s)  + 3e-     Cr(s)  + 3OH-(aq)  E° = -1.48 V SnO2(s)  + 2H2O(l)  + 4e-     Sn(s)  + 4OH-(aq)  E° = -0.945 V MnO2(s)  + 4H+(aq)  + 2e-     Mn2+(aq)  + 2H2O(l)  E° = 1.224 V Hg2SO4(s)  + 2e-     2Hg(l)  + SO42-(aq)  E° = 0.613 V A)  Cr(s)  B)  Sn(s)  C)  Mn2+(aq)  D)  Hg(l)  E)  OH-(aq) " class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > 2Hg(l)  + SO42-(aq)  E° = 0.613 V

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A)   Cr(s) 
B)   Sn(s) 
C)   Mn2+(aq) 
D)   Hg(l) 
E)   OH-(aq) F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

A voltaic cell consists of a Ag/Ag+ electrode (E° = 0.80 V)  and a Fe2+/Fe3+ electrode (E° = 0.77 V)  with the following initial molar concentrations: [Fe2+] = 0.30 M; [Fe3+] = 0.10 M; [Ag+] = 0.30 M. What is the equilibrium concentration of Fe3+? (Assume the anode and cathode solutions are of equal volume, and a temperature of 25°C.)

Accepted Answer

A)   0.030 M
B)   0.043 M
C)   0.085 M
D)   0.11 M
E)   0.17 MF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

When the following redox equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients, the coefficient for zinc will be Zn(s)  + ReO4(aq)  → Re(s)  + Zn2+(aq)  (acidic solution)

Accepted Answer

A)   2.
B)   7.
C)   8.
D)   16.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The value of E° cell for the reaction 2Cr3+(aq)  + 6Hg(l)  → 2Cr(s)  + 3Hg22+(aq) 
Is 1.59 V. Calculate ΔG° for the reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   -921 kJ
B)   -767 kJ
C)   -460 kJ
D)   -307 kJ
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Calculate E° cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. O2(g)  + 4H+(aq)  + 4e-
   cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. O2(g)  + 4H+(aq)  + 4e-     2H2O(l)  E° = 1.229 V Al3+(aq)  + 3e-     Al(s)  E° = -1.662 V Overall reaction: 4Al(s)  + 3O2(g)  + 12H+(aq)  → 4Al3+(aq)  + 6H2O(l)  A)  E° cell = -2.891 V, nonspontaneous B)  E° cell = -2.891 V, spontaneous C)  E° cell = 2.891 V, nonspontaneous D)  E° cell = 2.891 V, spontaneous E)  None of these choices are correct." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > 2H2O(l)  E° = 1.229 V
Al3+(aq)  + 3e-
   cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. O2(g)  + 4H+(aq)  + 4e-     2H2O(l)  E° = 1.229 V Al3+(aq)  + 3e-     Al(s)  E° = -1.662 V Overall reaction: 4Al(s)  + 3O2(g)  + 12H+(aq)  → 4Al3+(aq)  + 6H2O(l)  A)  E° cell = -2.891 V, nonspontaneous B)  E° cell = -2.891 V, spontaneous C)  E° cell = 2.891 V, nonspontaneous D)  E° cell = 2.891 V, spontaneous E)  None of these choices are correct." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Al(s)  E° = -1.662 V
Overall reaction:
4Al(s)  + 3O2(g)  + 12H+(aq)  → 4Al3+(aq)  + 6H2O(l)

Accepted Answer

A)   E° cell = -2.891 V, nonspontaneous
B)   E° cell = -2.891 V, spontaneous
C)   E° cell = 2.891 V, nonspontaneous
D)   E° cell = 2.891 V, spontaneous
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

A concentration cell consists of two Zn/Zn2+ electrodes. The electrolyte in compartment A is 0.10 M Zn(NO3) 2 and in compartment B is 0.60 M Zn(NO3) 2. What is the voltage of the cell at 25°C?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.010 V
B)   0.020 V
C)   0.023 V
D)   0.046 V
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Al(OH) 4(aq)  + 4H(aq)  → Al3+(aq)  + 4H2O(l) 
B)   C6H12O6(s)  + 6O2(g)  → 6CO2(g)  + 6H2O(l) 
C)   Na6FeCl8(s)  + 2Na(l)  → 8NaCl(s)  + Fe(s) 
D)   2H2O2(aq)  → 2H2O(l)  + O2(g) 
E)   CO2(g)  + H2(g)  → CO(g)  + H2O(g) F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

How many grams of oxygen gas will be produced in the electrolysis of water, for every gram of hydrogen gas formed? Reaction: 2H2O(l)  → 2H2(g)  + O2(g)

Accepted Answer

A)   31.7 g
B)   15.9 g
C)   7.94 g
D)   3.97 g
E)   1.98 gF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Consider the reaction in the lead-acid cell Pb(s)  + PbO2(s)  + 2H2SO4(aq)  → 2PbSO4(aq)  + 2H2O(l) 
For which E° cell = 2.04 V at 298 K. ΔG° for this reaction is

Accepted Answer

A)   -3.94 × 105 kJ.
B)   -3.94 × 102 kJ.
C)   -1.97 × 105 kJ.
D)   -7.87 × 102 kJ.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

The lead-acid battery is an example of a secondary battery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about voltaic and electrolytic cells is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The anode will definitely gain weight in a voltaic cell.
B)   Oxidation occurs at the cathode of both cells.
C)   The free energy change, ΔG, is negative for the voltaic cell.
D)   The electrons in the external wire flow from cathode to anode in an electrolytic cell.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 21: Electrochemistry Chemical Change and Electrical Work

How many grams of oxygen gas will be produced in the electrolysis of water, for every gram of hydrogen gas formed? Reaction: 2H₂O(l) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)

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A concentration cell consists of two Zn/Zn²⁺ electrodes. The electrolyte in compartment A is 0.10 M Zn(NO₃) ₂ and in compartment B is 0.60 M Zn(NO₃) ₂. What is the voltage of the cell at 25°C?

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A voltaic cell prepared using aluminum and nickel has the following cell notation. Al(s) | Al₃₊(aq) || Ni₂₊(aq) | Ni(s) Which of the following reactions occurs at the anode?

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A secondary cell (battery) can operate either as a galvanic or an electrolytic cell.

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Which component of the following cell notation is the anode? P | || R | S

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Which of the following solids is commonly used as an inactive electrode in electrochemical cells?

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Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?

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The value of E°_cell for the reaction 2Cr³⁺(aq) + 6Hg(l) → 2Cr(s) + 3Hg₂²⁺(aq) Is 1.59 V. Calculate ΔG° for the reaction.

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Calculate E°_cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. H₂O₂(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2e^- 2H₂O(l) E° = 1.77 V Fe³⁺ (aq) + e^- Fe²⁺(aq) E° = 0.77 V Overall reaction: 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2H₂O(l) → H₂O₂(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Fe²⁺(aq)

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The lead-acid battery is an example of a secondary battery.

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When the following redox equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients, the coefficient for zinc will be Zn(s) + ReO₄(aq) → Re(s) + Zn₂₊(aq) (acidic solution)

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A voltaic cell consists of a Cd/Cd²⁺ electrode (E° = -0.40 V) and a Fe/Fe²⁺ electrode (E° = -0.44 V) . If E_cell = 0 and the temperature is 25°C, what is the ratio [Fe²⁺]/[Cd²⁺]?

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Electrons are produced at the cathode of a voltaic cell.

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Consider the reaction in the lead-acid cell Pb(s) + PbO₂(s) + 2H₂SO₄(aq) → 2PbSO₄(aq) + 2H₂O(l) For which E°_cell = 2.04 V at 298 K. ΔG° for this reaction is

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Which of the following statements about voltaic and electrolytic cells is correct?

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What product forms at the anode during the electrolysis of molten NaBr?

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Calculate E°_cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. O₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e^- 2H₂O(l) E° = 1.229 V Al³⁺(aq) + 3e^- Al(s) E° = -1.662 V Overall reaction: 4Al(s) + 3O₂(g) + 12H⁺(aq) → 4Al³⁺(aq) + 6H₂O(l)

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How many grams of oxygen gas will be produced in the electrolysis of water, for every gram of hydrogen gas formed? Reaction: 2H2O(l) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)

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A concentration cell consists of two Zn/Zn2+ electrodes. The electrolyte in compartment A is 0.10 M Zn(NO3) 2 and in compartment B is 0.60 M Zn(NO3) 2. What is the voltage of the cell at 25°C?

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A voltaic cell prepared using aluminum and nickel has the following cell notation. Al(s) | Al3+(aq) || Ni2+(aq) | Ni(s) Which of the following reactions occurs at the anode?

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A secondary cell (battery) can operate either as a galvanic or an electrolytic cell.

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Which component of the following cell notation is the anode? P | || R | S

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Which of the following solids is commonly used as an inactive electrode in electrochemical cells?

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Which one of the following is not a redox reaction?

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The value of E° cell for the reaction 2Cr3+(aq) + 6Hg(l) → 2Cr(s) + 3Hg22+(aq) Is 1.59 V. Calculate ΔG° for the reaction.

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Calculate E° cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. H2O2(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2e- 2H2O(l) E° = 1.77 V Fe3+ (aq) + e- Fe2+(aq) E° = 0.77 V Overall reaction: 2Fe3+(aq) + 2H2O(l) → H2O2(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2Fe2+(aq)

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The lead-acid battery is an example of a secondary battery.

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When the following redox equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients, the coefficient for zinc will be Zn(s) + ReO4(aq) → Re(s) + Zn2+(aq) (acidic solution)

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A voltaic cell consists of a Cd/Cd2+ electrode (E° = -0.40 V) and a Fe/Fe2+ electrode (E° = -0.44 V) . If Ecell = 0 and the temperature is 25°C, what is the ratio [Fe2+]/[Cd2+]?

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Electrons are produced at the cathode of a voltaic cell.

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Consider the reaction in the lead-acid cell Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) → 2PbSO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) For which E° cell = 2.04 V at 298 K. ΔG° for this reaction is

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Which of the following statements about voltaic and electrolytic cells is correct?

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What product forms at the anode during the electrolysis of molten NaBr?

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Calculate E° cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e- 2H2O(l) E° = 1.229 V Al3+(aq) + 3e- Al(s) E° = -1.662 V Overall reaction: 4Al(s) + 3O2(g) + 12H+(aq) → 4Al3+(aq) + 6H2O(l)

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How many grams of oxygen gas will be produced in the electrolysis of water, for every gram of hydrogen gas formed? Reaction: 2H₂O(l) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)

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A concentration cell consists of two Zn/Zn²⁺ electrodes. The electrolyte in compartment A is 0.10 M Zn(NO₃) ₂ and in compartment B is 0.60 M Zn(NO₃) ₂. What is the voltage of the cell at 25°C?

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A voltaic cell prepared using aluminum and nickel has the following cell notation. Al(s) | Al₃₊(aq) || Ni₂₊(aq) | Ni(s) Which of the following reactions occurs at the anode?

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The value of E°_cell for the reaction 2Cr³⁺(aq) + 6Hg(l) → 2Cr(s) + 3Hg₂²⁺(aq) Is 1.59 V. Calculate ΔG° for the reaction.

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Calculate E°_cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. H₂O₂(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2e^- 2H₂O(l) E° = 1.77 V Fe³⁺ (aq) + e^- Fe²⁺(aq) E° = 0.77 V Overall reaction: 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2H₂O(l) → H₂O₂(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Fe²⁺(aq)

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When the following redox equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients, the coefficient for zinc will be Zn(s) + ReO₄(aq) → Re(s) + Zn₂₊(aq) (acidic solution)

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A voltaic cell consists of a Cd/Cd²⁺ electrode (E° = -0.40 V) and a Fe/Fe²⁺ electrode (E° = -0.44 V) . If E_cell = 0 and the temperature is 25°C, what is the ratio [Fe²⁺]/[Cd²⁺]?

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Consider the reaction in the lead-acid cell Pb(s) + PbO₂(s) + 2H₂SO₄(aq) → 2PbSO₄(aq) + 2H₂O(l) For which E°_cell = 2.04 V at 298 K. ΔG° for this reaction is

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Calculate E°_cell and indicate whether the overall reaction shown is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. O₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e^- 2H₂O(l) E° = 1.229 V Al³⁺(aq) + 3e^- Al(s) E° = -1.662 V Overall reaction: 4Al(s) + 3O₂(g) + 12H⁺(aq) → 4Al³⁺(aq) + 6H₂O(l)

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