Question

For a cell, Cu(s) |Cu²⁺(0.001M| |Ag⁺(0.01M)| Ag(s) the cell potential is found to be 0.43 V at 298 K. The magnitude of standard electrode potential for Cu²⁺/Cu is____ x 10^-2 V.

[Given : \(E^Θ_{Ag^+/Ag}\) = 0.80 V and 2.303RT/F = 0.06V]

Answer 1

At anode

Cu → Cu²⁺ 2e^-

At cathode