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`Cu^(2+)+2e^(-)toCu,E^(@)=+0.34V,Ag^(+)+1e^(-)toAg,E^(@)=+0.80V`
(i) Construct a galvanic cell using the above data.
(ii) For what concentration of `Ag^(+)` ions will the emf of the cell be zero at `25^(@)C`, if the concentration of `Cu^(2+)` is 0.01 M? (log 3.919=0.593).

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To solve the given problem step-by-step, we will follow the instructions provided in the question. ### Step 1: Identify the Anode and Cathode The standard reduction potentials are given as: - \( \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu}, \quad E^\circ = +0.34 \, \text{V} \) - \( \text{Ag}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Ag}, \quad E^\circ = +0.80 \, \text{V} \) The half-reaction with the higher reduction potential will act as the cathode, while the one with the lower reduction potential will act as the anode. Here, since \( E^\circ_{\text{Ag}^+} > E^\circ_{\text{Cu}^{2+}} \), we have: - **Anode**: \( \text{Cu} \) (oxidation) - **Cathode**: \( \text{Ag}^+ \) (reduction) ### Step 2: Write the Cell Reaction The oxidation reaction at the anode is: \[ \text{Cu} \rightarrow \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \] The reduction reaction at the cathode is: \[ \text{Ag}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Ag} \] To balance the electrons, we multiply the silver reaction by 2: \[ 2\text{Ag}^+ + 2e^- \rightarrow 2\text{Ag} \] Now, we can combine the two half-reactions: \[ \text{Cu} + 2\text{Ag}^+ \rightarrow \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2\text{Ag} \] ### Step 3: Calculate the Standard Cell Potential The standard cell potential \( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \) is calculated as: \[ E^\circ_{\text{cell}} = E^\circ_{\text{cathode}} - E^\circ_{\text{anode}} \] \[ E^\circ_{\text{cell}} = 0.80 \, \text{V} - 0.34 \, \text{V} = 0.46 \, \text{V} \] ### Step 4: Use the Nernst Equation The Nernst equation is given by: \[ E = E^\circ_{\text{cell}} - \frac{0.0591}{n} \log \left( \frac{[\text{Cu}^{2+}]}{[\text{Ag}^+]^2} \right) \] Where: - \( n = 2 \) (number of electrons transferred) - \( [\text{Cu}^{2+}] = 0.01 \, \text{M} \) We want to find the concentration of \( \text{Ag}^+ \) when \( E = 0 \): \[ 0 = 0.46 - \frac{0.0591}{2} \log \left( \frac{0.01}{[\text{Ag}^+]^2} \right) \] ### Step 5: Rearranging the Equation Rearranging gives: \[ \frac{0.0591}{2} \log \left( \frac{0.01}{[\text{Ag}^+]^2} \right) = 0.46 \] ### Step 6: Solve for \([\text{Ag}^+]\) Multiplying both sides by \( \frac{2}{0.0591} \): \[ \log \left( \frac{0.01}{[\text{Ag}^+]^2} \right) = \frac{0.46 \times 2}{0.0591} \] Calculating the right side: \[ \log \left( \frac{0.01}{[\text{Ag}^+]^2} \right) = 15.59 \] Taking the antilogarithm: \[ \frac{0.01}{[\text{Ag}^+]^2} = 10^{15.59} \] \[ [\text{Ag}^+]^2 = \frac{0.01}{10^{15.59}} \] \[ [\text{Ag}^+]^2 = 5.0 \times 10^{-17} \] \[ [\text{Ag}^+] = 5.0 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{M} \] ### Final Answer The concentration of \( \text{Ag}^+ \) ions for the emf of the cell to be zero at \( 25^\circ C \) is: \[ [\text{Ag}^+] = 5.0 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{M} \]

To solve the given problem step-by-step, we will follow the instructions provided in the question. ### Step 1: Identify the Anode and Cathode The standard reduction potentials are given as: - \( \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu}, \quad E^\circ = +0.34 \, \text{V} \) - \( \text{Ag}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Ag}, \quad E^\circ = +0.80 \, \text{V} \) The half-reaction with the higher reduction potential will act as the cathode, while the one with the lower reduction potential will act as the anode. Here, since \( E^\circ_{\text{Ag}^+} > E^\circ_{\text{Cu}^{2+}} \), we have: ...
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