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Calcola la forza elettromotrice per la cella elettrochimica in cui avviene la seguente reazione: Cu2+ (0.10 M) + H2 (1 atm) → Cu(s) + 2H+ (pH = 3.00).

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Calcola la forza elettromotrice per la cella elettrochimica in cui avviene la seguente reazione:

Cu2+ (0.10 M) + H2 (1 atm) → Cu(s) + 2H+ (pH = 3.00).

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Solution

1. Break Down the Problem

We need to calculate the electromotive force (emf) of the electrochemical cell based on the provided reaction. The reaction involves copper ions, hydrogen gas, and products that include solid copper and hydrogen ions.

2. Relevant Concepts

To calculate the emf, we can use the Nernst equation: E=E0RTnFlnQ E = E^0 - \frac{RT}{nF} \ln Q

Where:

  • EE is the cell potential (emf),
  • E0E^0 is the standard reduction potential,
  • RR is the universal gas constant (8.314 J/(mol·K)),
  • TT is the temperature in Kelvin (assumed to be 298 K),
  • nn is the number of moles of electrons transferred,
  • FF is the Faraday constant (96485 C/mol),
  • QQ is the reaction quotient.

3. Analysis and Detail

Step 3.1: Determine Standard Cell Potential E0E^0
The half-reactions are:

  • Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu (s) E0=+0.34V\therefore E^0 = +0.34\,V
  • 2H⁺ + 2e⁻ → H₂ (g) E0=0V\therefore E^0 = 0\,V

We can find the average standard potential: E0=Ecathode0Eanode0=0.34V0V=0.34V E^0 = E^0_{\text{cathode}} - E^0_{\text{anode}} = 0.34\,V - 0\,V = 0.34\,V

Step 3.2: Determine QQ
The reaction quotient QQ is given by: Q=[H+]2[Cu2+][H2]=(103)2(0.1)(1)=1060.1=105 Q = \frac{[\text{H}^+]^2}{[\text{Cu}^{2+}][\text{H}_2]} = \frac{(10^{-3})^2}{(0.1)(1)} = \frac{10^{-6}}{0.1} = 10^{-5}

Step 3.3: Plug values into the Nernst Equation
Assuming T=298KT = 298 \, K, n=2n = 2: E=0.34(8.314)(298)(2)(96485)ln(105) E = 0.34 - \frac{(8.314)(298)}{(2)(96485)} \ln(10^{-5})

Calculating the logarithm: ln(105)=5ln(10)5×2.303=11.515 \ln(10^{-5}) = -5 \ln(10) \approx -5 \times 2.303 = -11.515

Step 3.4: Calculate the Nernst Equation
E=0.34(8.314)(298)(2)(96485)×(11.515) E = 0.34 - \frac{(8.314)(298)}{(2)(96485)} \times (-11.515) Calculating the fraction: 2478.7721929700.01284 \approx \frac{2478.772}{192970} \approx 0.01284 Now calculate EE: E=0.34+0.01284×11.5150.34+0.1470.487V E = 0.34 + 0.01284 \times 11.515 \approx 0.34 + 0.147 \approx 0.487\,V

4. Verify and Summarize

  1. Verified the reaction quotient QQ.
  2. Verified standard reduction potentials.
  3. Confirmed calculations of values used in the Nernst equation.

Final Answer

The electromotive force (emf) for the cell is approximately E0.487VE \approx 0.487\,V.

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