A Mg|Mg2+ || Co2+ |Co galvanic cell is constructed in which the standard cell voltage is 2.09 V. Calculate the free energy change at 25°C when 0.906 g of Co plates out, if all concentrations remain at their standard value of 1 M throughout the process. What is the maximum amount of work that could be done by the cell on its surroundings during this experiment? AG° = Maximum work = J J

A Mg|Mg2+ || Co2+ |Co galvanic cell is constructed in which the standard cell voltage is 2.09 V. Calculate the free energy change at 25°C when 0.906 g of Co plates out, if all concentrations remain at their standard value of 1 M throughout the process. What is the maximum amount of work that could be done by the cell on its surroundings during this experiment? AG° = Maximum work = J J

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

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