Chapter 18.3, Problem 2RCF

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The standard emf for the following cell has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Conventional notation for representing Galvanic cell:

The single vertical line represents a phase boundary. The double vertical line denotes the salt bridge. Anode is written first to the left of the double lines, and the cathode is written to the right of the double lines. The electron is moving from Anode to cathode.

Standard reduction potential: The voltage associated with a reduction reaction at an electrode when all solutes are 1M and all gases are at 1 atm. The hydrogen electrode is called the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE).

Standard emf: E^o_cell is composed of a contribution from the anode and a contribution from the cathode is given by,

$E_{cell}^o=E_{cathode}^o-E_{anode}^o$

Where both $E_{cathode}^o$ and $E_{anode}^o$ are the standard reduction potentials of the electrodes.