Question 1
The following cell has a potential of 0.45 V at 25°C.
Pt(s) ∣ H2(1 atm)|H+(? M) ∣∣ Cl-(1 M) ∣ Hg2Cl2(s)|Hg(l)
The standard half-cell potential for the half-reaction Hg
2Cl
2(
s) + 2 e
- → 2 Hg(
l) + 2 Cl
-(
aq) is 0.28 V. What is the pH in the anode compartment?
◦ 4.7
◦ 7.6
◦ 12.3
◦ 2.9
Question 2
A cell based on the reaction below has a standard potential of +0.42 V at 25°C. If all of the species are at standard conditions except [H
+], at what pH will the cell have a potential of zero?
H2O2(aq) + 2 H+(aq) + 2 Cl-(aq) → Cl2(aq) + 2 H2O(l)
◦ 14.2
◦ 10.6
◦ 3.55
◦ 7.09