Which of the following statements is true concerning the hypothetical electrochemical cell depicted below? (M1 and M2 are differing metals) M1 | M12+(aq) || M2+(aq) | M2 M12+(aq) + 2e M1(); E° -2.91 V M22+(aq) + e R M2(s); E° -2.98 V The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 0.07 V The cell is at equilibrium. The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 5.89 V The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -0.07 V. The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -5.89 V.

The table below lists the cell potentials for the 10 possible galvanic cells assembled from the metals A. B. C. D. and E. and their respective 1.00 M 2+ ions in solution. Using the data in the table, establish a standard reduction potential table similar to Table 17-1 in the text. Assign a reduction potential of 0.00 V to the half-reaction that falls in the middle of the series. You should get two different tables. Explain why, and discuss what you could do to determine which table is correct. A(s)in A2+(aq) B(s)in B2+(aq) C(s)in V2+(aq) D(s)in D2+(aq) E(s)in E2+(aq) 0.28V 0.81V 0.13V 1.00V D(s)in D2+(aq) 0.72V 0.19V 1.13V C(s)in V2+(aq) 0.41V 0.94V B(s)in B2+(aq) 0.53V

The half-cells Ag+(aq. 1.0 M)|Ag(s) and H+(aq, ? M)|H2(1.0 bar) are linked by a salt bridge to create a voltaic cell. With the silver electrode as the cathode, a value of 0.902 V is recorded tor kcell at 298 K. Determine the concentration of H+ and the pH of the solution.

For each of the reactions, calculate E from the table of standard potentials, and state whether the reaction is spontaneous as written or spontaneous in the reverse direction under standard conditions. (a) Cu2+(aq)+Ni(s)Cu(s)+Ni2+(aq) (b) 2Ag(s)+Cl2(g)2AgCl(s) (c) Cl2(g)+2I(aq)2Cl(aq)+I2(s)