Question

Using standard reduction potentials from the ALEKS Data tab, calculate the standard reaction free energy for the following redox reaction. Round your answer to significant digits. N2H4 + 4OH + 2Cl2

Answer 1

-973 KJ

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced reaction equation is;

N2H4(aq) + 2Cl2(g) + 4OH^-(aq)---------> 4Cl-(aq) + 4H ^+(aq) + 4OH^-(aq) + N2(g)

Reduction potential of hydrazine = -1.16 V

Reduction potential of chlorine = 1.36 V

From;

E°cell= E°cathode - E°anode

E°cell= 1.36 - (-1.16)

E°cell= 2.52 V

∆G°=- nFE°cell

n= number of moles of electrons = 4

F= Faraday's constant = 96500 C

E°cell = 2.52 V

∆G°=- (4 × 96500 × 2.52)

∆G°= -972720 J

∆G°= -972.72 KJ