Cell Potential and Gibbs Free Energy
20. Electrochemistry / Cell Potential and Gibbs Free Energy / Problem 4
The +1 oxidation state is the most stable state for Tl, but it is not as common for Ga. Calculate the standard potential and standard Gibbs free energy (in kJ) for the disproportionation reaction below to explain this phenomenon
3 M+(aq) → M3+ (aq) + 2 M (s) M = Ga or Tl
Is the reaction spontaneous for either Ga+ or Tl+? The relevant standard reduction potentials are listed below
Tl3+(aq) + 2 e-→ Tl+ (aq) E° = +1.25 V
Tl+(aq) + e-→ Tl (s) E° = -0.34 V
Ga3+(aq) + 2 e-→ Ga+ (aq) E° = -0.35 V
Ga+(aq) + e-→ Ga (s) E° = -0.20 V
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