Find the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place at 298 K Ni ( s ) + 2 Ag + ( 0 . 001 M…

Find the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place at 298 K

Ni(s)+2Ag+(0.001 M)Ni2+(0.001M)+2Ag(s)

(Given that E°cell=1.05 V, 2.303 RTF=0.059 at 298 K)

  1. 1.385 V
  2. 0.9615 V
  3. 1.05 V
  4. 1.0385 V

Solution

Given reaction: Ni(s)+2Ag+(0.001 M)Ni2+(0.001M)+2Ag(s)

Applying Nernst equation we have:
Ecell=Ecell0-2.303 RTnFlogNi2+[Ag]Ag+2[Ni]
Active mass of solid is taken to be unity so Nis=Ags=1
Ecell=Ecell0-0.059nlogNi2+Ag+2
=1.05-0.05912log0.0010.0012
=1.05-0.0295 log(1×103)
=1.05-0.0295 ×3
=0.9615 V

Therefore, the emf of the cell is 0.9615 V

Note: Question is modified little bit for academic accuracy. E°cell=1.05 V in place of E°cell=10.5 V as given in NEET 2022 paper.

Asked in: NEET 2022 (Phase 1)

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