AP Chemistry
9.9 Cell Potential and Free Energy
A galvanic cell operates under standard conditions at \(298\text{ K}\) according to the following balanced equation:
\[\text{Zn}(s) + \text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+}(aq) + \text{Cu}(s)\]
Standard reduction potentials for the relevant half-reactions are provided in the table below.
What is the value of the standard Gibbs free energy change, \(\Delta G^\circ\), for the reaction? (Faraday's constant \(F = 96{,}500\text{ J}/(\text{V}\cdot\text{mol } e^-)\))
\[\text{Zn}(s) + \text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+}(aq) + \text{Cu}(s)\]
Standard reduction potentials for the relevant half-reactions are provided in the table below.
| Half-reaction | \(E^\circ\text{ (V)}\) |
|---|---|
| \(\text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) + 2\,e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu}(s)\) | \(+0.34\) |
| \(\text{Zn}^{2+}(aq) + 2\,e^- \rightarrow \text{Zn}(s)\) | \(-0.76\) |
What is the value of the standard Gibbs free energy change, \(\Delta G^\circ\), for the reaction? (Faraday's constant \(F = 96{,}500\text{ J}/(\text{V}\cdot\text{mol } e^-)\))
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