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Electrolysis is defined as the process of breaking down ionic compounds into their constituent elements by passing a direct electric current through the compound in a fluid state. The cathode reduces cations, while the anode oxidizes anions. An electroly…

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Chapter 19, Problem 19.29P

The cell reaction in a hydrogen—oxygen fuel cell in space vehicles (Figure 19.19) is 2 H 2 ( g ) + O 2 ( g ) → 2 H 2 O ( l )
(a) Use the standard reduction potential data in Appendix I) to calculate the standard potential for this fuel cell.
(b) Calculate the value of Δ G o (in kilojoules) and K at 25 °C.
(c) What is the cell voltage at 25 °C if the partial pressure of each gas is 25 atm?

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