The E\u00b0 values for two electrodes are shown - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 13 - 2019 - Paper 3
Question 13
The E\u00b0 values for two electrodes are shown.
Fe<sup>3+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup> \u2192 Fe(s) E\u00b0 = -0.44 V
Cu<sup>2+</sup>(aq) + 2e<sup>-</sup> \u2192 Cu... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The E\u00b0 values for two electrodes are shown - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 13 - 2019 - Paper 3
Step 1
Calculate the EMF of the cell
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Answer
To find the EMF of the cell, we use the formula:
Ecell=Ecathode−Eanode
In this case:
The cathode is the copper half-cell (Cu²⁺/Cu) with a standard reduction potential of +0.34 V.
The anode is the iron half-cell (Fe³⁺/Fe) with a standard reduction potential of -0.44 V.