An aqueous ScF3 solution is
electrolyzed under 1 bar pressure using platinum electrodes.
(a) Write the half-reactions predicted to occur at
the anode and cathode, based on the standard cell potentials given
below.
Standard Reduction Potentials (Volts) at 25 °C | |
---|---|
F2(g) + 2 e- ---------> 2 F-(aq) |
2.870 |
O2(g) + 4 H3O+(aq) + 4 e- --------> 6 H2O(l) |
1.229 |
2 H2O(l) + 2 e- -------> H2(g) + 2 OH-(aq) |
-0.828 |
Sc3+(aq) + 3 e- ---------> Sc(s) |
-2.080 |
Half-reaction at anode:
+ | + | --------------> | + | + |
Half-reaction at cathode:
+ | + | ------------> | + | + |
(b) What is the expected decomposition
potential?_______ V
Anode- oxidation takes place
Cathode- reduction takes place
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