Problem: You decide that you have had enough using the standard hydrogen electrode as the definition of zero potential. You run a campaign with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists to have the reduction of Li+ to Li established as E◦ = 0 V. In this new proposed standard, what would the potential be forF2 + 2 e‒ → 2 F‒A. +5.92 VB. -5.92 VC. +2.87 VD. +3.07 VE. +0.18 VF. -0.18 V
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Were being asked to determine the potential of F2 + 2 e‒ → 2 F‒ when the reduction of Li+ to Li established as E◦ = 0 V.
Recall the Standard Hydrogen Electrode (S. H. E.): 2 H+(aq) + 2 e- → H2(g)
▪ Cell potential of S. H. E.: E°cell = 0 V
From the standard reduction potential table:
Li+ + e- → Li E° = -3.0401 V
F2 + 2 e‒ → 2 F‒ E° = +2.866 V
Calculate E°cell:
Problem Details
You decide that you have had enough using the standard hydrogen electrode as the definition of zero potential. You run a campaign with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists to have the reduction of Li+ to Li established as E◦ = 0 V. In this new proposed standard, what would the potential be for
F2 + 2 e‒ → 2 F‒
A. +5.92 V
B. -5.92 V
C. +2.87 V
D. +3.07 V
E. +0.18 V
F. -0.18 V
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