Chapter 18, Problem 45E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ratio of the ${\text{Sn}}^{2+}$ concentration in the two given half cell is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:The cell potential $\left(E_{\text{cell}}\right)$ of a balanced electrochemical cell at non-standard condition is calculated by the Nernst formula,

$E_{\text{cell}}=E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{ο}}-\frac{0.0592\text{V}}{n}\log \frac{\left[\text{Anode}\right]}{\left[\text{Cathode}\right]}$

To determine:The ratio of the ${\text{Sn}}^{2+}$ concentration in the two given half cell.