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Calculate the e.m.f. of the cell,
`Zn(s)//Zn^(2+)(0.1 M) || Pb^(2+)(0.02 M)//Pb(s)`
`E_(Zn^(2+)//Zn)^(@)=-0.76" V " and E_(Pb^(2+)//Pb)^(@)=-0.13" V "`

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To calculate the e.m.f. (electromotive force) of the cell represented by the reaction: \[ \text{Zn(s)} // \text{Zn}^{2+}(0.1 \, M) || \text{Pb}^{2+}(0.02 \, M) // \text{Pb(s)} \] we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the half-reactions and their standard electrode potentials The half-reactions and their standard electrode potentials are given as: - For Zinc: \[ \text{Zn}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Zn} \quad E^\circ = -0.76 \, V \] - For Lead: \[ \text{Pb}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Pb} \quad E^\circ = -0.13 \, V \] ### Step 2: Determine the anode and cathode In this electrochemical cell: - The anode (oxidation) is where zinc is oxidized: \[ \text{Zn} \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+} + 2e^- \] - The cathode (reduction) is where lead is reduced: \[ \text{Pb}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Pb} \] ### Step 3: Calculate the standard cell potential (E°cell) The standard cell potential is calculated using the formula: \[ E^\circ_{\text{cell}} = E^\circ_{\text{cathode}} - E^\circ_{\text{anode}} \] Substituting the values: \[ E^\circ_{\text{cell}} = (-0.13 \, V) - (-0.76 \, V) = -0.13 + 0.76 = 0.63 \, V \] ### Step 4: Apply the Nernst Equation The Nernst equation is given by: \[ E_{\text{cell}} = E^\circ_{\text{cell}} - \frac{0.0591}{n} \log \left( \frac{[\text{Zn}^{2+}]}{[\text{Pb}^{2+}]} \right) \] Where: - \( n = 2 \) (the number of electrons transferred) - \( [\text{Zn}^{2+}] = 0.1 \, M \) - \( [\text{Pb}^{2+}] = 0.02 \, M \) ### Step 5: Substitute the values into the Nernst equation Substituting the values into the Nernst equation: \[ E_{\text{cell}} = 0.63 \, V - \frac{0.0591}{2} \log \left( \frac{0.1}{0.02} \right) \] ### Step 6: Calculate the logarithm Calculate the concentration ratio: \[ \frac{0.1}{0.02} = 5 \] Now, calculate the logarithm: \[ \log(5) \approx 0.699 \] ### Step 7: Substitute back into the equation Now substitute back into the Nernst equation: \[ E_{\text{cell}} = 0.63 \, V - \frac{0.0591}{2} \times 0.699 \] ### Step 8: Calculate the final value Calculating the second term: \[ \frac{0.0591}{2} \times 0.699 \approx 0.0206 \] Now calculate: \[ E_{\text{cell}} = 0.63 \, V - 0.0206 \approx 0.6094 \, V \] ### Final Answer Thus, the e.m.f. of the cell is approximately: \[ E_{\text{cell}} \approx 0.61 \, V \] ---

To calculate the e.m.f. (electromotive force) of the cell represented by the reaction: \[ \text{Zn(s)} // \text{Zn}^{2+}(0.1 \, M) || \text{Pb}^{2+}(0.02 \, M) // \text{Pb(s)} \] we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the half-reactions and their standard electrode potentials The half-reactions and their standard electrode potentials are given as: ...
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