Use the tabulated half-cell potentials to calculate the
equilibrium constant (K) for the following balanced redox reaction
at 25°C.
Pb 2+(aq) + Cu(s) → Pb(s) + Cu2+(aq)
from data table:
Eo(Cu2+/Cu(s)) = 0.337 V
Eo(Pb2+/Pb(s)) = -0.126 V
As per given reaction,
cathode is (Pb2+/Pb(s))
anode is (Cu2+/Cu(s))
Eocell = Eocathode - Eoanode
= (-0.126) - (0.337)
= -0.463 V
here, number of electrons being transferred, n = 2
Eo = (2.303*R*T)/(n*F) log Kc
At 25 oC or 298 K, R*T/F = 0.0592
So, Eo = (0.0592/n)*log Kc
-0.463 = (0.0592/2)*log Kc
log Kc = -15.6419
Kc = 2.28*10^-16
Answer: 2.28*10^-16
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