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Calculate equilibrium constant for the reaction :
`Mg(s) |Mg^(2+)(0.001 M) || Cu^(2+)(0.0001 M)|Cu(s)`
Given `E_((Mg^(2+)//Mg))^(@)=-2.37" V " , E_((Cu^(2+)//Cu))^(@)=0.34" V "`

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To calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the given electrochemical cell reaction, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Anode and Cathode The given cell representation is: `Mg(s) | Mg^(2+)(0.001 M) || Cu^(2+)(0.0001 M) | Cu(s)` From the standard reduction potentials provided: - \( E^\circ (Mg^{2+}/Mg) = -2.37 \, V \) - \( E^\circ (Cu^{2+}/Cu) = 0.34 \, V \) The cathode is the electrode where reduction occurs, and the anode is where oxidation occurs. Since copper has a higher reduction potential, it will act as the cathode, and magnesium will act as the anode. ### Step 2: Calculate the Standard Cell Potential (E°cell) The standard cell potential can be calculated using the formula: \[ E^\circ_{cell} = E^\circ_{cathode} - E^\circ_{anode} \] Substituting the values: \[ E^\circ_{cell} = 0.34 \, V - (-2.37 \, V) \] \[ E^\circ_{cell} = 0.34 \, V + 2.37 \, V = 2.71 \, V \] ### Step 3: Relate Gibbs Free Energy to Cell Potential The relationship between Gibbs free energy (ΔG), the number of moles of electrons transferred (n), Faraday's constant (F), and cell potential (E°cell) is given by: \[ \Delta G = -nFE^\circ_{cell} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the Equilibrium Constant (K) The relationship between Gibbs free energy and the equilibrium constant is given by: \[ \Delta G = -RT \ln K \] Setting the two expressions for ΔG equal gives: \[ -nFE^\circ_{cell} = -RT \ln K \] Rearranging this, we find: \[ \ln K = \frac{nFE^\circ_{cell}}{RT} \] ### Step 5: Substitute Values - n = 2 (for the transfer of 2 electrons) - F = 96485 C/mol (Faraday's constant) - \( E^\circ_{cell} = 2.71 \, V \) - R = 8.314 J/(mol·K) (universal gas constant) - T = 300 K (27°C + 273) Substituting these values into the equation: \[ \ln K = \frac{(2)(96485)(2.71)}{(8.314)(300)} \] Calculating the right-hand side: \[ \ln K = \frac{(2)(96485)(2.71)}{(8.314)(300)} \] \[ \ln K = \frac{522,370.7}{2494.2} \approx 209.3 \] ### Step 6: Calculate K To find K, we exponentiate both sides: \[ K = e^{209.3} \] Using a calculator: \[ K \approx 10^{91.054} \] Thus, the equilibrium constant K is: \[ K \approx 1.12 \times 10^{91} \] ### Final Answer The equilibrium constant for the reaction is: \[ K \approx 1.12 \times 10^{91} \] ---

To calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the given electrochemical cell reaction, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Anode and Cathode The given cell representation is: `Mg(s) | Mg^(2+)(0.001 M) || Cu^(2+)(0.0001 M) | Cu(s)` From the standard reduction potentials provided: - \( E^\circ (Mg^{2+}/Mg) = -2.37 \, V \) ...
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