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Electrochemistry

Question
CBSEENCH12005844

Calculate the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place:
Ni(s) + 2Ag+ (0.002 M)  Ni2+ (0.160 M) + 2Ag(s)
Given that EoCell = 1.05 V

Solution
Answer:

Ni(s)+2Ag+(aq)Ni2+(aq)+2As(s)
Ecell = Eocell + RT2FlnAg+(aq)2Ni2+ (aq)
or      Ecell = Eocell+0.0592 logAg+(aq)2Ni2+ (aq)
 
The equation is also written as

or    Ecell = Eocell-0.0592logNi2+(aq)Ag+ (aq)2         = 1.05 V - 0.0295 log 0.1600.002  

= 1.05 V – 0.0295 x log 80

= 1.05 V – 0.0295 x 1.9031

= 1.05 V – 0.056 = 0.99 V.