Cell Electrode Solution Electrode Solution E cell 4 Ag 2M AgNO 3 Cu 0.001M Cu(NO

Question

Cell

Electrode

Solution

Electrode

Solution

Ecell

4

Ag

2M AgNO3

Cu

0.001M Cu(NO3)2

0.57

5

Ag

0.001M AgNO3

Cu

2M Cu(NO3)2

0.27

                      Above is the data I retrieved from the simulation in my lab.               

A.   Using the Nernst equation and Q for each reaction in cell #4 and cell #5, explain the cell potentials you observe.

B.   Describe the cell with the highest potential, and the rationale behind it's construction.

Thanks!

Cell

Electrode

Solution

Electrode

Solution

Ecell

4

Ag

2M AgNO3

Cu

0.001M Cu(NO3)2

0.57

5

Ag

0.001M AgNO3

Cu

2M Cu(NO3)2

0.27

Explanation / Answer

A.)E4=0.57 - 0.013*ln(0.001/2)=0.669

E5=0.27 - 0.013*ln(2/0.001)=0.17

B.)cell4 has higher potential

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