For the following reaction, choose the CORRECT statement Co(s) + Fe2+(aq) => Co2+(aq) + Fe(s) where Co(s) => Co2+(aq) + 2e- &  E°= +0.28V Fe2+(aq) + 2e- => Fe(s)  &  E°= -0.44V In order for the reaction to be spontaneous, the ratio of [Co2+] / [Fe+2] should be smaller than...?

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
10th Edition
ISBN:9781337399074
Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Chapter18: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Entropy And Free Energy
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 44PS
icon
Related questions
Question

For the following reaction, choose the CORRECT statement

Co(s) + Fe2+(aq) => Co2+(aq) + Fe(s)

where

Co(s) => Co2+(aq) + 2e- &  E°= +0.28V

Fe2+(aq) + 2e- => Fe(s)  &  E°= -0.44V

In order for the reaction to be spontaneous, the ratio of [Co2+] / [Fe+2] should be smaller than...?

 

a.

 

9X10-5


 

b.

 

4X10-6


 

c.

 

3X10-2


 

d.

 

6X10-3


 

e.

 

1X10-4

 

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Electrochemical Cells
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337399074
Author:
John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Fundamentals Of Analytical Chemistry
Fundamentals Of Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285640686
Author:
Skoog
Publisher:
Cengage
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305577213
Author:
Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079243
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133611097
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning