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The electrochemical cells \(Zn|Zn^{2+}||Cu^{2+}|Cu\) are connected in series. What will be the net emf of the cell at \(27^oC\)? Given: \(E^o \text{ of }Zn^{2+}|Zn = - 0.76 V\) \(E^o \text{ of }Cu^{2+}|Cu = + 0.34 V\) \(E^o \text{ of }Fe^{2+}|Fe = - 0.41 V\) |
+ 1.85 V – 1.8 V + 0.83 V - 0.83 V |
+ 1.85 V |
The correct answer is (1) + 1.85 V. The given electrochemical cell is \(Zn|Zn^{2+}||Cu^{2+}|Cu\). Given: \(E^o \text{ of }Zn^{2+}|Zn = - 0.76 V\) \(E^o \text{ of }Cu^{2+}|Cu = + 0.34 V\) \(E^o \text{ of }Fe^{2+}|Fe = - 0.41 V\) So, \(E^o_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} – E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = +0.34 – (– 0.76) = 1.10 V\) Also, \(E^o_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} – E^o_{Fe^{2+}/Fe} = +0.34 – (– 0.41) = 0.75V\) Since the two electrodes are connected in series, the net emf of cell \(= 1.10 + 0.75 = +1.85 V\) |