Question:

The standard reduction potentials at 298K for the following half cells are given : $Zn^{2+}(aq)+2e^- \rightleftharpoons Zn(s);\, E^\circ = -0.762\, V$ $Cr^{3+}(aq)+3e^- \rightleftharpoons Cr(s);\, E^\circ = -0.740\, V$ $2H^{+}(aq)+2e^- \rightleftharpoons H_2(g);\, E^\circ = -0.000\, V$ $\, \, \, Fe^{3+}(aq)+e^- \rightleftharpoons Fe^{2+} (aq);\, E^\circ = -0.770\, V$

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • Zn(s)
  • Cr(s)
  • $H_2 (g)$
  • $Fe^{2+}(aq)$
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Lower the value of $E^\circ$, stronger the reducing agent.
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Cathode

  • Denoted by a positive sign since electrons are consumed here
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  • Electrons move into the cathode

Anode

  • Denoted by a negative sign since electrons are liberated here
  • An oxidation reaction occurs here
  • Electrons move out of the anode

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Galvanic cells (also known as Voltaic cells)

  • Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy.
  • The redox reactions are spontaneous in nature.
  • The anode is negatively charged and the cathode is positively charged.
  • The electrons originate from the species that undergo oxidation.

Electrolytic cells

  • Electrical energy is transformed into chemical energy.
  • The redox reactions are non-spontaneous.
  • These cells are positively charged anode and negatively charged cathode.
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