Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 17 - Electrochemistry and Its Applications - Problem Solving Practice 17.4 - Page 754: a

Answer

-0.44 V

Work Step by Step

Half-reactions are $Fe\rightarrow Fe^{2+}+2e^{-}$ (anode) $Cu^{2+}+2e^{-}\rightarrow Cu$ (cathode) $E^{\circ}_{cell}=E^{\circ}_{cathode}-E^{\circ}_{anode}$ $\implies E^{\circ}_{anode}= E^{\circ}_{cathode}-E^{\circ}_{cell}$ $=0.34\,V-0.78\,V=-0.44\,V$ $E^{\circ}$ for the $Fe(s)|Fe^{2+}(aq)$ half-cell is $-0.44\,V$
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