Electrochemistry Problem Set (You may try answering the following problems)

Table 21.2 is presented here as a source of data. You may have to consult other Standard Electrode Potentials if date is not found
here.

21.22 Write the cell notation for the voltaic cell that incorporates each of the following redox reactions:
As written, determine the Eocell , will the reactions be spontaneous∨not ?

(a) Al(s) + Cr3+(aq) -------- Al3+(aq) + Cr(s)

(b) Cu2+(aq) + SO2(g) + 2H2O(l) --------- Cu(s) + SO42-(aq) + 4H+(aq)

21.23 Write a balanced equation from each cell notation: As written, determine the
Eocell , will the reactions be spontaneous∨not ?
(a) Mn(s) | Mn2+(aq)|| Cd2+(aq) |Cd(s)

(b) Fe(s) |Fe2+(aq) ||NO3-(aq)| NO(g)| Pt(s)

(a) Write balanced half-reactions for the process.

(b) If E°sulfite is - 0.57 V, calculate E°selenium.

21.31 Balance each skeleton reaction, calculate E°cell, and state

whether the reaction is spontaneous:

(a) Co(s) + H (aq) ---------- Co (aq) + H2(g)

- 2+

(b) Mn (aq) + Br2(l) ---------- MnO4 (aq) + Br (aq) [acidic]

2+ - -

(c) Hg (aq) + Hg (aq) --------- Hg(l)

2
2+ 2+
21.35 Use the following half-reactions to write three spontaneous reactions and calculate E° cell for
each reaction:

(1) Al3+(aq) + 3e- Al(s) E° = -1.66 V

(2) N2O4(g) + 2e- 2NO2-(aq) E° = 0.867 V

(3) SO42-(aq) + H2O(l) + 2e- ------- SO32-(aq) + 2OH-(aq) E° = 0.93 V

21.36 Use the following half-reactions to write three spontaneous reactions and calculate E° cell for
each reaction:

(1) Au+(aq) + e- Au(s) E° = 1.69 V

(2) N2O(g) + 2H+(aq) + 2e ------------ N2(g) + H2O(l) E° = 1.77 V

(3) Cr3+(aq) + 3e- --------- Cr(s) E° = - 0.74 V

21.37 Use the following half-reactions to write three spontaneous reactions and calculate E° cell for
each reaction:

(1) 2HClO(aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2e- --------- Cl2(g) + 2H2O(l) E° = 1.63 V

(2) Pt2+(aq) + 2e- Pt(s) E° = 1.20 V

(3) PbSO4(s) + 2e- -------- Pb(s) + SO42-(aq) E° = - 0.31 V