Use the standard reduction potentials located in the 'Tables' linked above to calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction: Co2+(aq) + 2Cu+(aq) Co(s) + 2Cu2+(aq) Hint: Carry at least 5 significant figures during intermediate calculations to avoid round off error when taking the antilogarithm. You may use the OWL references to find the values you may need in this question. Equilibrium constant: G° for this reaction would be than zero.
Co2+(aq) + 2 Cu+ (aq) --------------> Co(s) + 2 Cu2+(aq)
Eocell = Eored - Eooxidation
= - 0.28 - (0.153 )
= - 0.433 V
delta Go = - n F Eocell
= - 2 x 96485 x - 0.433
= 83556.0 J
delta Go = - R T ln K
83556 = - 8.314 x 298 x ln K
K = 2.26 x 10^-15
equilibrium constant = 2.26 x 10^-15
G° for this reaction would be greater than zero.
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