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The Nernstequation is a mathematical formula that relates the reduction potential of an
electrochemical reaction (i.e., the tendency of a species to gain electrons and undergo
reduction) to the concentration of the species and the temperature of the system.
E=E°−(RT/nF)ln(Q)
Where:
The ratio of the raised concentrations of the products and reactants to their
stoichiometric coefficients is known as the reaction quotient, or Q.
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The Nernst equation relates the potential of a half-cell to the concentrations of the species in
the cell and the standard potential of the cell. It is given by:
E=E°−(RT/nF)lnQ
where:
E = cell potential
E° = standard potential
R = gas constant ( 8.314J/K⋅mol )
T = temperature (in Kelvin)
n = number of electrons transferred
F = Faraday constant ( 96,485C/mol )
lnQ=naturallogarithmofthereactionquotient
H+(aq)+e−⟶12H2(g)
Q=[H+]=7.94×105−
Using the Nernst equation, we can calculate the cell potential at 25°C :
E=0.814V−(0.0257V)ln(7.94×105−)=0.782V
Q=[H+]=1.39×104−
Using the Nernst equation again, we can calculate the cell potential at 25 °C:
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E=0.782V−(0.0257V)ln(1.39×104−)=0.6165V
Therefore, the voltage that would be measured in a 1.00×103−M acetic acid solution is
0.6165V , which is option (d).
Option (a) is incorrect because it is too low compared to the initial voltage measured with a pH
4.01 buffer.
Option (c) is incorrect because it is too high compared to the expected voltage range for a pH
change from 4.01 to 3.88.
Option (d) is incorrect because it does not account for the logarithmic nature of the pH scale.
Option (b) is the correct answer because a change in pH from 4.01 to 3.88 corresponds to a
decrease in H+ concentration by a factor of 1.668(10(−4.01+3.88)=1.668x10(-1)) and this
change in concentration corresponds to a change in voltage of 0.05916 V at 25°C.
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