For an electrochemical cell Sn(s)|Sn2+(aq.,1M)||Pb2+(aq.,1M)|Pb(s) the ratio [Sn2+][Pb2+] when this cell attains equilibrium is . (Given: E∘Sn2+Sn=−0.14V;E∘Pb2+Pb=−0.13V,2.303RTF=0.06V).
Open in App
Solution
Anodic half: Sn →Sn2++2e− Cathodic half: Pb2++2e−→Pb Net reaction: Sn+Pb2+→Pb+Sn2+ E∘cell=E∘cathode−E∘anode E∘cell=0.01V Ecell=E∘cell−0.062log Q So, 0=0.01−0.062log[Sn2+][Pb2+] 0.01=0.062log[Sn2+][Pb2+] log[Sn2+][Pb2+]=13 [Sn2+][Pb2+]=(10)13=2.154