Can a nickel spatula be used to stir the solution of CuSO4? Support your answer with reason. (E°Ni2+/Ni = – 0.25 V, E°Cu2+/Cu = + 0.34 V)
No.nickel spatula cannot be used to stir the solution of CuSO4
As E° Ni2+/Ni < E°cu2+/cu
Nickel has more tendency to lose electrons than copper. If a nickel spoon is used to CuSO4solution, it will displace Cu from CuSO4 solution.
Ni(s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Ni2+ (aq) + Cu(s)
Calculate the cell emf at 25° C for the following cell:
Ni(s) | Ni2+ (0.01 M) || Cu2+ (0.1 M) | Cu(s)
[Given E°Ni2+/Ni = – 0 25 V, E° Cu = + 0.34 V, 1 F = 96500]
Calculate the maximum work that can be accomplished by operation of this cell.
The emf of a cell corresponding to the reaction
Zn(s) + 2H+ (aq) → Zn2+ (0.1 M) + H2(g) (1 atm) is 0.28 V at 15° C.Write the half cell reactions and calculate the pH of the solution at the hydrogen electrode.