Question

Consider a galvanic cell consisting of the following two redox couplesAlB+ 3e Al , Mga + 2e Mg, (ag. E® = 1.676 V ) E° = 2.356 VA) Write the equation for the half-reaction occurring at the cathode.B) Write the equation for the half-reaction occurring at th anodeC) Write the overall equation for the cell reation.D) what is the standard cell potential EoCell, for the Cell?

Answer 1

0.68 V

Step-by-step explanation:

For anode;

3Mg(s) ---->3Mg^2+(aq) + 6e

For cathode;

2Al^3+(aq) + 6e -----> 2Al(s)

Overall balanced reaction equation;

3Mg(s) + 2Al^3+(aq) ----> 3Mg^2+(aq) + 2Al(s)

Since

E°anode = -2.356 V

E°cathode = -1.676 V

E°cell=-1.676 -(-2.356)

E°cell= 0.68 V