Chapter 19.7, Problem 1PPA

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The concentration of copper (I) ion in the saturated solution of copper (I) chloride and $K_{sp}$ for $\text{CuCl}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

In a concentration cell, the electrodes vary in their concentrations. It is a kind of galvanic cell. In such type of cell, the reduction potential can be determined with the help of Nernst equation. It is given as follows:

$\Delta E_{cell}=\Delta E_{cell}^{\circ }-\frac{RT}{nF}\ln Q$

Here, $\Delta E_{cell}^{\circ }$ is the standard electrode potential, $\Delta E_{cell}$

is the electrode cell potential, $R$

is the gas constant, $T$

is the temperature, $F$

is the Faraday constant, and $Q$

is the reaction quotient.