A) Calcuate the value of delta G(degree) for the reaction below.
Fe (s) + Co^2+ (aq) ---> Co (s) + Fe^2+ (aq)
B) Is the reaction spontaneous as written?
from data table:
Eo(Fe2+/Fe(s)) = -0.44 V
Eo(Co2+/Co(s)) = -0.28 V
As per given reaction/cell notation,
cathode is (Co2+/Co(s))
anode is (Fe2+/Fe(s))
Eocell = Eocathode - Eoanode
= (-0.28) - (-0.44)
= 0.16 V
number of electrons being transferred, n = 2
F = 96500.0 C
we have below equation to be used:
deltaGo = -n*F*Eo
= -2*96500.0*0.16
= -30880 J/mol
= -30.9 J/mol
Answer: = -30.9 J/mol
B)
Since deltaGo is negative, reaction is sponteneous
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