Chapter 17, Problem 151CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The set up of a galvanic cell having Silver and Nickel electrode is given. The concentration of ${\text{Ag}}^{+}\left(aq\right)$ and ${\text{Ni}}^{2+}\left(aq\right)$ once the given cell is dead is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The equilibrium constant is used to determine the direction of the equilibrium. The higher value of $K$ corresponds to the forward reaction and the lower value of $K$ corresponds to the backward reaction.

To determine: The concentration of ${\text{Ag}}^{+}\left(aq\right)$ and ${\text{Ni}}^{2+}\left(aq\right)$ once the given cell is dead.

The value of $K$ for the given cell reaction is $\underset{\_}{7.24\times 10^{34}}$.