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Calculate emf of the following cell at 25C:

Sn|Sn2+(0.001M)||H+(0.01M)|H2(g)(1bar)|Pt(s)ESn2+|Sn=0.14VEH+H2=0.00V

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Solution

According to Nernst equation,

Ecell=Ecell0.0592nlog[P][R]Ecell=EOxi(anode)EOxi(cathode)

ESn|Sn2+EH2|2H2+

= -0.14 - 0.0

= -0.14

Reactions :

Anode (oxidation) : Sn(s)Sn2+(aq)+2e

Cathode (reduction) : 2H+(aq)+2eH2(g)

Net reaction : Sn(s)+2H+(aq)Sn2+(aq)+H2(g)

n = 2 (number of electrons transferred)

[P]=[Sn+2] = 0.001 M

[R]=[H+] = 0.01 M

So, putting the above values in the formula,

Ecell=0.140.05922log[0.001][0.01]2

Ecell=0.1696V


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