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Redox and electrochemistry — Question 51

Original QCE Vault practice · 5 marks

Q51 · Practice questionComplex familiar5 marks

QUESTION 51 (5 marks)

A galvanic cell combines

F e^{2 +} / F e

(

E^{\circ} = - 0.44 V

) and

A g^{+} / A g

(

E^{\circ} = + 0.80 V

) half-cells under standard conditions. Diagram for CHEM26-ORIG-051

Diagram for CHEM26-ORIG-051

a) Write the overall balanced reaction. [2 marks]

b) Calculate the standard cell potential. [1 marks]

c) State the direction of electron flow and salt-bridge anion migration. [2 marks]

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