The following two half-cells are connected to form a full Galvanic cell: Cu"(aq) +2e Au (aq) +e → Cu(s) → Au(s) -> E° = 0.34 V -> E° = 1.69 V a. Calculate E° for the cell. b. Give the cell notation for this system. c. Give the balanced cell reaction.

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11. The following two half-cells are connected to form a full Galvanic cell:
Cu"(aq) +2e
Au (aq) +e
→ Cu(s)
→ Au(s)
E° = 0.34 V
E 1.69 V
a. Calculate E° for the cell.
b. Give the cell notation for this system.
c. Give the balanced cell reaction.
d. Calculate AG for the reaction
e. Calculate Keg for the reaction.
£. Calculate the cell potential if the activity of Cu is 0.0100 and the activity of Au" is 1.340.
Transcribed Image Text:11. The following two half-cells are connected to form a full Galvanic cell: Cu"(aq) +2e Au (aq) +e → Cu(s) → Au(s) E° = 0.34 V E 1.69 V a. Calculate E° for the cell. b. Give the cell notation for this system. c. Give the balanced cell reaction. d. Calculate AG for the reaction e. Calculate Keg for the reaction. £. Calculate the cell potential if the activity of Cu is 0.0100 and the activity of Au" is 1.340.
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