What is the single electrode potential of a half-cell for zinc electrode dipping in 0.01MZnSO4 solution of 25∘C? The standard electrode potential of Zn/Zn+ system is 0.763 volt at 25∘C.
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Solution
We know that, EOX=E∘OX−0.0591nlog10[ion] Putting the value of E∘OX=0.763V,n=2 and [Zn2+]=0.01M, EOX=0.763−0.05912log10[0.01] =0.763−0.02955×(−2) =(0.763+0.0591)volt=0.8221volt.