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For galvanic cell
`M^(2+)(aq) + Zn(s) rarr M(s) +Zn^(2+)(aq)` `triangleG^@` = -386KJ/mole
the value of `E^@_(cell)` is

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To find the standard cell potential \( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \) for the given galvanic cell reaction: \[ M^{2+}(aq) + Zn(s) \rightarrow M(s) + Zn^{2+}(aq) \] with the given standard Gibbs free energy change \( \Delta G^\circ = -386 \, \text{kJ/mol} \), we can use the relationship between Gibbs free energy and cell potential: \[ \Delta G^\circ = -nFE^\circ_{\text{cell}} \] where: - \( n \) is the number of moles of electrons transferred in the reaction, - \( F \) is Faraday's constant (\( F = 96500 \, \text{C/mol} \)), - \( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \) is the standard cell potential. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the number of electrons transferred (\( n \))**: In the given reaction, zinc (Zn) is oxidized from \( Zn \) to \( Zn^{2+} \), losing 2 electrons. The metal \( M^{2+} \) is reduced to \( M \) by gaining these 2 electrons. Therefore, \( n = 2 \). 2. **Convert \( \Delta G^\circ \) from kJ to J**: Since Faraday's constant is in coulombs per mole, we need to convert \( \Delta G^\circ \) to joules: \[ \Delta G^\circ = -386 \, \text{kJ/mol} = -386 \times 1000 \, \text{J/mol} = -386000 \, \text{J/mol} \] 3. **Substitute the known values into the equation**: Now, we can substitute \( \Delta G^\circ \), \( n \), and \( F \) into the equation: \[ -386000 \, \text{J/mol} = -2 \times 96500 \, \text{C/mol} \times E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \] 4. **Rearrange the equation to solve for \( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \)**: \[ E^\circ_{\text{cell}} = \frac{-386000 \, \text{J/mol}}{-2 \times 96500 \, \text{C/mol}} \] 5. **Calculate \( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \)**: \[ E^\circ_{\text{cell}} = \frac{386000}{193000} = 2 \, \text{V} \] ### Final Answer: The value of \( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \) is \( 2 \, \text{V} \).
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