When [Hg2+] = 1.16 M, the observed cell potential at 298 K for an electrochemical cell with the reaction shown below is 2.583 V. What is the Al3+ concentration in this cell? 3H92+(aq) + 2AI(s) 3Hg(e) + 2A13+(aq) [AI3+] = 6.724x10A-4 x mol/L

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TUTOR Calculate the Concentration of a Species Using Cell Voltage
When [Hg2+] = 1.16 M, the observed cell potential at 298 K for an electrochemical cell with the reaction shown below is 2.583 V. What is the
Al3+ concentration in this cell?
3H92+(aq) + 2AI(s) 3Hg(t) + 2AI3+(aq)
[A3+] = 6.724x10^-4 x mol/L
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The first step is to separate the overall reaction into oxidation and reduction half-reactions. These are shown here.
Hg2+(aq) + 2e
Hg(t) reduction
Al(s)
Al3+(aq) + 3e
oxidation
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Transcribed Image Text:HEMISTRY [References] TUTOR Calculate the Concentration of a Species Using Cell Voltage When [Hg2+] = 1.16 M, the observed cell potential at 298 K for an electrochemical cell with the reaction shown below is 2.583 V. What is the Al3+ concentration in this cell? 3H92+(aq) + 2AI(s) 3Hg(t) + 2AI3+(aq) [A3+] = 6.724x10^-4 x mol/L Resubmit Show Approach Hide Tutor Steps TUTOR STEP The first step is to separate the overall reaction into oxidation and reduction half-reactions. These are shown here. Hg2+(aq) + 2e Hg(t) reduction Al(s) Al3+(aq) + 3e oxidation Next (1 of 5)
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