Chapter 4, Problem 4.23E

Batteries are chemical systems that can be used to generate electrical work, which is one form of non- $pV$ work. One general reaction that might be used in a battery is

$\text{M}\left(\text{s}\right)\frac{1}{2}{\text{X}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{s/}l\text{/g}\right)\to \text{MX}\left(\text{crystal}\right)$

Where $\text{M}$ is an alkali metal and ${\text{X}}_{\text{2}}$ is a halogen. Using Appendix 2, construct a table that gives the maximum amount of work that a battery can provide if it uses different alkali metals and halogens. Do you know if any of these types of batteries are actually produced?