Chapter 17.6, Problem 17.7PSP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equilibrium constant for ${\text{Cd}}^{2+}\left(\text{aq}\right)+\text{Ni}\left(\text{s}\right)\to {\text{Ni}}^{2+}\left(\text{aq}\right)+\text{Cd}\left(\text{s}\right)$ reaction has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The cell potential of the cell is defined as a potential difference between two electrodes.  Inside a cell, redox reaction takes place which consists of reduction half-reaction and oxidation half-reaction.  The Nernst equation is used to calculate the cell potential.