Chem 112 Quest Spring 2013

Name _____________________________________________

Consider the two standard reduction potentials and the figure below.
Sn4+ (aq) + 2 e- Sn2+ (aq)
3+

Cr (aq) + 3 e Cr (s)

0.15 volts
-0.74 volts

A. Oxidation takes place at 9. OR 10?

__9_____

B. Reduction takes place at 9. OR 10.?

__10_______

C. Electrons are lost at 9. OR 10.?

___9______

D. 7. Is the anode or cathode?

____anode_____

E. 8. Is the anode or cathode?

____cathode__

F. On the Sn side, ? ions move to the electrode (1.) or from the electrode (2.)?

from____

G. On the Cr side, ? ions move to the electrode (4.) or from the electrode (3.)?

to_ _____

H. At 5., K+ or NO3- ions move into the solution?

___no3_____

I.

# of moles of ions that move into the solution?

2______

J.

At 6., K+ or NO3- ions move into the solution?

___K_______

K. # of moles of ions that move into the solution?

___3________

L. Using a different positive and negative ion, specify another compound

that could be used in the salt bridge.

___NaCl___

M. Explain the answer in J.

________________________________________________________________________________________
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N. Electrons flow from (left to right) OR (right to left)?

L to R

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Chem 112 Quest Spring 2013

Sn4+ (aq) + 2 e- Sn2+ (aq)
3+

Cr (aq) + 3 e Cr (s)

Name _____________________________________________
0.15 volts
-0.74 volts

Below show the correct balanced half reactions and the overall cell reaction. Make sure the electrons lost or
gained are shown with the appropriate half reaction.
Tin:
Chromium:
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Overall cell reaction:
Calculate E0.

The value of E0 indicates the reaction is spontaneous OR nonspontaneous?

____spontaneous______

Spontaneous implies that __reaction doesnt ________________________________________________

Explain whether spontaneity or nonspontaneity provides information about the speed of a reaction.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Calculate G0.

G0 is ? energy
Calculate K.

K is the ? constant.

_____________________
R = 8.314 J/mol x K

_____________________

Explain whether Eo, Go, and K are in agreement with each other.
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