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The standard reduction potential at `25^(@)C` of the reaction
`2H_(2)O+2e^(-)hArrH_(2)+2overset(Θ)(O)H` is `-0.8277V`. Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction.
`2H_(2)OhArrH_(3)O^(o+)+overset(Θ)(O)H` at `25^(@)C` .

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To calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction \(2H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + OH^-\) at \(25^\circ C\), we will use the standard reduction potential provided and the Nernst equation. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Data:** - The standard reduction potential (\(E^\circ\)) for the reaction \(2H_2O + 2e^- \rightleftharpoons H_2 + 2OH^-\) is \(-0.8277 \, V\). 2. **Understand the Reaction:** - The reaction we are interested in is \(2H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + OH^-\). - This can be derived from the reduction and oxidation half-reactions involving water. 3. **Determine the Half-Reactions:** - Oxidation: \(H_2O \rightarrow H_3O^+ + e^-\) - Reduction: \(H_2O + e^- \rightarrow OH^-\) 4. **Calculate the Standard Cell Potential (\(E^\circ_{cell}\)):** - For the overall reaction, the standard cell potential at equilibrium is \(0 \, V\) (as \(E_{cell} = 0\) at equilibrium). - The net standard potential can be calculated as: \[ E^\circ_{cell} = E^\circ_{cathode} - E^\circ_{anode} \] - Here, we can assume \(E^\circ_{cathode} = 0\) (for the reduction of \(H_2O\)) and \(E^\circ_{anode} = -0.8277 \, V\): \[ E^\circ_{cell} = 0 - (-0.8277) = 0.8277 \, V \] 5. **Use the Nernst Equation:** - The Nernst equation relates the standard electrode potential to the equilibrium constant \(K\): \[ E^\circ_{cell} = \frac{0.0591}{n} \log K \] - Here, \(n\) is the number of moles of electrons transferred. In this case, \(n = 1\). 6. **Rearranging the Nernst Equation:** - Rearranging gives: \[ \log K = \frac{n \cdot E^\circ_{cell}}{0.0591} \] - Substituting the values: \[ \log K = \frac{1 \cdot (-0.8277)}{0.0591} \] 7. **Calculate \(\log K\):** - Performing the calculation: \[ \log K = -14.01 \quad (\text{approximately}) \] 8. **Find the Equilibrium Constant \(K\):** - Therefore, \(K\) can be calculated as: \[ K = 10^{-14.01} \approx 10^{-14} \] ### Final Answer: The equilibrium constant \(K\) for the reaction \(2H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + OH^-\) at \(25^\circ C\) is approximately \(10^{-14}\).

To calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction \(2H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + OH^-\) at \(25^\circ C\), we will use the standard reduction potential provided and the Nernst equation. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Data:** - The standard reduction potential (\(E^\circ\)) for the reaction \(2H_2O + 2e^- \rightleftharpoons H_2 + 2OH^-\) is \(-0.8277 \, V\). 2. **Understand the Reaction:** ...
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