In a galvanic cell based on the half reactions Ni²+ (aq) + 2e¯ → Ni(s) E° = -0.250 V 2H*(aq) + 2e → H₂ E° = 0.000 V the nickel compartment contains a nickel electrode in a solution where [Ni²+] = 1.00 × 102 M, and the hydrogen compartment contains a platinum electrode, P_H2 = 1.00 atm, and a weak acid, HA, at an initial concentration of 1.00 M. If the observed cell potential is 0.180 V at 25.0 °C, calculate the Ka value for the weak acid.

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In a galvanic cell based on the half reactions
Ni²+ (aq) + 2e¯ → Ni(s) E° = -0.250 V
2H*(aq) + 2e → H₂ E° = 0.000 V
the nickel compartment contains a nickel
electrode in a solution where [Ni²+] = 1.00 ×
102 M, and the hydrogen compartment
contains a platinum electrode, P_H2 = 1.00
atm, and a weak acid, HA, at an initial
concentration of 1.00 M. If the observed cell
potential is 0.180 V at 25.0 °C, calculate the Ka
value for the weak acid.
Transcribed Image Text:In a galvanic cell based on the half reactions Ni²+ (aq) + 2e¯ → Ni(s) E° = -0.250 V 2H*(aq) + 2e → H₂ E° = 0.000 V the nickel compartment contains a nickel electrode in a solution where [Ni²+] = 1.00 × 102 M, and the hydrogen compartment contains a platinum electrode, P_H2 = 1.00 atm, and a weak acid, HA, at an initial concentration of 1.00 M. If the observed cell potential is 0.180 V at 25.0 °C, calculate the Ka value for the weak acid.
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