Question

For the following cell,

Zn(s) ZnSO₄(aq) || CuSO₄(aq) | Cu(s)

When the concentration of Zn²⁺ is 10 times the concentration of Cu²⁺, the expression for ΔG (in J mol^-1) is [F is Faraday constant; R is gas constant; T is temperature; E⁰ (cell) = 1.1 V]

(A) 1.1 F

(B) 2.303 RT – 2.2 F

(C) 2.303 RT + 1.1 F

(D) -2.2 F

Answer 1

(B) 2.303 RT – 2.2 F