First we have to determine which is the reduction half reaction and the oxidation half reaction.
In the chemical equation
Ni2+ + Co <====> Ni + Co2+
Ni2+ gained 2e to form Ni therefore it is the reduction half reaction
On the other hand,
Co loses 2 electrons thus forming Co2+; this is the oxidation half reaction.
Ecell = Ered - Eox
Ered = E of the reduction half reaction = -0.25 V
Eox = E of the oxidation half reaction = -0.28 V
Ecell = -0.25 - (-0.28)
Ecell = 0.03V
Remember that:
`Delta G = -nF E^(o) = -RTlnK`
therefore,
`lnKc = ((nFE^(o))/(RT))`
`Kc = e^(((nFE^(o))/(RT)))`
` `
n = 2 ( number of electrons shared/gained)
F = 96, 485
E = 0.03
R = 8.314 (gas constant)
T = 298 (25 + 273)K
`Kc = e^(((2*96485*0.03E)/(8.314*298)))`
K = 10.346
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