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Cell Potential: ∆G and K
20. Electrochemistry / Cell Potential: ∆G and K / Problem 1

A rechargeable battery is classified as a secondary battery. Nickel-iron battery is an example of a secondary battery. Its half-reactions occur as follows:

Cathode:   NiO(OH) (s) + H2O (l) + e → Ni(OH)2 (s) + OH(aq)

Anode:      Fe (s) + 2 OH(aq) → Fe(OH)2 (s) + 2 e


Given the following data, determine the standard cell potential for the nickel-iron battery:

NiO(OH) (s) + H2O (l) + e → Ni(OH)2 (s) + OH(aq); E°red = 0.52 V

Fe2+ (aq) + 2 e → Fe (s); E°red = −0.447 V

Fe(OH)2 (s) → Fe2+ (aq) + 2 OH(aq); Ksp = 4.87×10–17

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