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Determine ΔG° for a cell that utilizes the following reaction: Cl2(g) + 2Br–(aq) → 2Cl–(aq) + Br2(l) The standard reduction for the chlorine gas is 1.360 volts and the standard reduction for the bromine liquid is about 1.075 volts. Group of answer choices

Answer :

Answer:

∆G°= -55005J or -55KJ

Explanation:

The first step is to determine E°cell= E°cathode - E°anode

2Cl-(aq)/Cl2(g) system is the cathode while 2Br-(aq)/Br2(g) is the anode

E°cell= 1.360-1.075

E°cell= 0.285V

From

∆G°= -nFE°cell

n= 2 from the balanced reaction equation, two electrons were transferred.

F= 96500

E°cell=0.285V

∆G°= -(2×96500×0.285)

∆G°= -55005J or -55KJ

The ΔG° for a cell is 55000 J

The equation for the reaction is given as:

[tex]\mathbf{Cl_{2(g)} + 2Br_{(aq)} \to 2Cl_{(aq)} + Br_{2(l)}}[/tex]  

In the reaction, the reduction of chlorine takes place at the cathode;

i.e.

[tex]\mathbf{Cl_2+2e^- \to 2Cl^-}[/tex]

The oxidation of Bromine takes place at the anode;

i.e.

[tex]\mathbf{2Br \to Br_2+2e^-}[/tex]

The Cell potential [tex]\mathbf{E^0_{Cell} }[/tex] can be calculated as:

[tex]\mathbf{E^0_{Cell}= E^0_{cathode} - E^0_{anode} }[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{E^0_{Cell}=(1.360 - 1.075) volts }[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{E^0_{Cell}=0.285 \ volts }[/tex]

The ΔG° for a cell can be determined by using the expression;

[tex]\mathbf{\Delta G^0 = -nFE^0_{cell}}[/tex]

where;

  • F = faraday's constant

[tex]\mathbf{\Delta G^0 = -(2) \times 96485 C/mol \times 0.285 J/C}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{\Delta G^0 =54996.45 \ J}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{\Delta G^0 \simeq 55000 \ J}[/tex]

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