Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 007351117X
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-117-7

Chapter 21 - Problems - Page 969: 21.45

Answer

See explanation below.

Work Step by Step

2 Cu+ (aq) + PbO2(s) + 4 H+(aq) + SO4 2-(aq) --> 2 Cu2+(aq) + PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l) E cell = E°PbO2- E°Cu2+ = 1.70 V - (0.15 V) = 1.55 V Reaction is spontaneous E cell is positive. Second part. H2O2(aq) + Ni2+(aq)--> 2 H+(aq) + O2(g) + Ni(s) Ecell = E°Ni2+ - E°O2 = -0.25 V - (0.68 V) = -0.93 V Reaction is non spontaneous as E cell is negative.
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