The overall reaction in the lead storage battery is Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H+(aq) + 2HSO4-(aq) → 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2(l) For the cell reaction ∆Ho = -9 kJ and ∆So = 263.5 J/K. Calculate Ɛo at -20 oC.

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The overall reaction in the lead storage battery is Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H+(aq) + 2HSO4-(aq) → 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2(l)

  1. For the cell reaction ∆Ho = -9 kJ and ∆So = 263.5 J/K. Calculate Ɛo at -20 oC.
  2. Calculate Ɛ at -20 oC when [HSO4-] = [H+] = 4.5 M.
  3. Why does it seem that batteries fail more often on cold days than on warm days?
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