CalculateGfor each of the reactions

(a)Ag(s) and Mn2 +(aq)(b)Cl2(g) and Br-(aq)

Short Answer

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a. G=382.14KJ/mol

b. G=55.97KJ/mol

Step by step solution

01

Standard electrode potential and △G∘

For a redox reaction taking place, the standard reduction potential is the difference between the respective cell potential.

Ecell°=Ecathode°- Eanode°

The relation between and the standard electrode potential is given below.

G=-nFEcell

Where,

n = number of electrons involved in the redox reaction

F=96500C/mol.

02

△G∘for Ag(s) and Mg2+(aq)

The redox reaction taking place between AgsandMn+ 2aq is given below.

2Ag(s)+Mn2+2Ag+(aq)+Mn(s)

Now, we have to write down the cathode and anode half-cell reaction along with their respective electrode potential.

2Ags2Ag+aq+ 2e-E0anode=0.80VMn+ 2aq+ 2e-MnsE0cathode=-1.18V

Ecell=ECathode-EanodeEcell=-1.18V-0.80VEcell=-1.98V

We know that,

G=-nFEcellG=-2×96500×-1.98G=382.14KJ/mol

HenceG=382.14KJ/mol.

03

△G∘for Cl2(g) and Br-(aq)

The redox reaction taking place between l2sandBr-aqis given below.

Cl2(s)+2Br-(aq)2Cl-(aq)+Br2(l)

Now, we have to write down the cathode and anode half-cell reaction along with their respective electrode potential.

Cl2s+ 2e-2Cl-aqE0cathode=1.36V2Br-aqBr2s+ 2e-E0anode=1.07V

Ecell=Ereduction-EoxidationEcell=1.36-1.07VEcell=-0.29V

We know that.

G=-nFEcellG=-2.96500C/mol×0.29VG=-55.97KJ/mol

hence G=-55.97KJ/mol

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