Question

The cell potential for an electrochemical cell with a Zn, Zn2 half-cell and an Al, Al3 half-cell is _____ V. Enter your answer to the hundredths place and do not leave out a leading zero, if it is needed.

Answer 1

Answer:

0.900 V

Explanation:

Oxidation half cell;

2Al(s) -----> 2Al^3+(aq) + 6e

Reduction half equation;

3Zn^2+(aq) + 6e ----> 3Zn(s)

E°anode = -1.66V

E°cathode= -0.76 V

E°cell= E°cathode - E°anode

E°cell= -0.76-(-1.66)

E°cell= 0.900 V