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    1. The document describes an experiment on galvanic cells and the Nernst equation. It includes objectives, prelab assignments, experimental procedures, calculations, and a conclusion. 2. The prelab assignments cover concepts like oxidation/reduction reactions in galvanic cells, the purpose of salt bridges, and calculations using the Nernst equation. 3. The conclusion summarizes that a galvanic cell produces electricity through redox reactions between dissimilar conductors in an electrolyte solution, with ions flowing internally to balance charges as electrons flow externally through a wire.

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    1. The document describes an experiment on galvanic cells and the Nernst equation. It includes objectives, prelab assignments, experimental procedures, calculations, and a conclusion. 2. The prelab assignments cover concepts like oxidation/reduction reactions in galvanic cells, the purpose of salt bridges, and calculations using the Nernst equation. 3. The conclusion summarizes that a galvanic cell produces electricity through redox reactions between dissimilar conductors in an electrolyte solution, with ions flowing internally to balance charges as electrons flow externally through a wire.

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    1. The document describes an experiment on galvanic cells and the Nernst equation. It includes objectives, prelab assignments, experimental procedures, calculations, and a conclusion. 2. The prelab assignments cover concepts like oxidation/reduction reactions in galvanic cells, the purpose of salt bridges, and calculations using the Nernst equation. 3. The conclusion summarizes that a galvanic cell produces electricity through redox reactions between dissimilar conductors in an electrolyte solution, with ions flowing internally to balance charges as electrons flow externally through a wire.

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    EXPERIMENT # 4

    GALVANIC CELLS, THE NERST EQUATION

    NAME: AGUSTIN, SETH JARL G. CM011L/A3

    PROGRAM/YEAR: CE - 1 DOP: APRIL 9, 2020

    GROUP N0. 3 DOS: APRIL 25, 2020

    PRELIM DATA SHEET: /50

    COVER: /10

    OBJECTIVE: /10

    REPORT SHEET: /20

    CONCLUSION: /10

    ELIZABETH ESPIRITU TOTAL: /100


    PROFFESOR
    EXPERIMENT # 4
    GALVANIC CELLS, THE NERST EQUATION

    OBJECTIVES:

    1. TO MEASURE THE RELATIVE REDUCTION POTENTIALS


    FOR A NUMBER OF REDOX COUPLES.DFDFDFDFDFCV
    VXXCVXCVXCVXCVXVXC VXCVXCVXC
    2. TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE
    MOVEMENT OF ELECTRONS, ANIONS, AND CATIONS
    IN A GALVANIC CELL. DFDFDFD
    DSDSDSDSDSDSDS
    3. TO STUDY FACTORS AFFECTING CELL POTENTIALS.
    DDFDFDF
    4. TO ESTIMATE THE CONCENTRATION OF IONS IN
    SOLUTION USING THE NERNST EQUATION.
    PRELABORATORY ASSIGNMENT:
    1. In a galvanic cell,
    a. Oxidation occurs at the (name of electrode) Anode

    b. The Cathode is the (sign) electrode Positive Electrode

    c. Cations flow in solution toward the (name of electrode) Cathode

    d. electrons flow from the (name of electrode) to (name of electrode) Anode to Cathode

    2. a. What is the purpose of a salt bridge? Explain.


    The salt bridge allows ions to flow without extensive mixing of the
    solutions. It allows ion flow but prevents extensive mixing of solutions in
    oxidation and reduction compartments. Without Salt Bridge, there will be an
    accumulation of charge in both the compartments, thus no flow of electron
    and current. Therefore, to keep the net charge zero in each compartment,
    Salt Bridge is necessary.

    b. How is the salt bridge prepared in this experiment?


    A filter paper was rolled and flattened, then wet with a 0.1 M KNO₃ solution.
    Afterwards, folded and inserted the ends of it into the solutions unto the
    two beakers.

    3. Experimental Procedure, Part C.1. A 1-mL pipet is used to transfer 1.0-mL of a


    0.10 M CuSO₄ solution to a 100-mL volumetric flask. The volumetric flask is then
    filled to the mark with deionized water. See figure 32.6. What is the molar
    concentration of the diluted solution? Show calculations expressing the
    concentration with the correct number of significant figures.
    4. Refer to Figure 32.2 and equations 32.8 and 32.9.

    a. What is the value of the cell constant (y-intercept)?


    E𝒸ₑₗₗ = constant – 0.0592/2 (pCu)
    0.95 V = constant – 0.0592/2 (6)
    Constant = 1.1276

    b. What is the [Cu²⁺] if the measured cell potential is 1.05 V?


    E𝒸ₑₗₗ = constant + 0.0592/2 (log[Cu²⁺])
    1.05 V = 1.1276 + 0.0592/2 (log[Cu²⁺])
    [Cu²⁺] = 2.39 mol/L

    c. What should be the cell potential if the [Cu²⁺] is 1.0 x 10⁻⁶ mol/L?
    E𝒸ₑₗₗ = constant + 0.0592/2 (log[Cu²⁺])
    = 1.1276 + 0.0592/2 ( log 1.0 x 10⁻⁶ mol/L)
    = 1.04 V

    5. Consider a galvanic cell consisting of the following two redox couples:

    Ag⁺(0.010 M) + e⁻ ⇒ Ag(s) E° = +0.80 V


    Cr³⁺(0.010 M) + 3e⁻ ⇒ Cr(s) E° = -0.74 V

    a. Write the equation for the half-reaction occuring at the


    dd cathode.
    Ag⁺(aq) + e⁻ ⇒
    Ag(s)

    b. Write the equation for the half-reaction occuring at the


    dd anode.
    Cr(s) ⇒ Cr³⁺(aq) + 3e⁻

    c. Write the equation for cell reaction.


    Cr(s) + 3Ag⁺(aq) ⇒ Cr³⁺(aq) + 3Ag(s)

    d. What is the standard cell potential, E°𝒸ₑₗₗ, for the cell?


    E°𝒸ₑₗₗ = E°(Ag⁺/Ag) - E°(Cr³⁺/Cr)
    = 0.80 V - (-0.74 V)
    = 1.54 V

    e. Realizing the nonstandard concentration, what is the actual cell potential, E°𝒸ₑₗₗ, for the cell? See
    equation 32.6. Hint: What is the value of n in the Nernst equation?
    E°𝒸ₑₗₗ = E°𝒸ₑₗₗ - RT/nF ln([Cr³⁺]/[Ag⁺]³)
    = 1.54 - 8.314 x 298.15 / (3 x 96485) x ln(0.010 / 0.010³)
    = 1.46 V
    6. The extend of corrossion in the steel reinforcing rods (rebar) of concrete is
    measured by the galvanic cell shown in the diagram of the instrument. The half-cell
    of the probe is usually a AgCl/Ag redox couple:

    AgCl + e⁻ ⇒ Ag + Cl⁻ ( 1.0 M) E° = +0.23 V

    Corrosion is said to be severe if the cell potential is


    measured at greater than 0.41 V. Under these
    conditions, what is the iron(II) concentration on the
    rebar? See equation 32.6

    Fe²⁺ + 2e⁻ ⇒ Fe E° = -0.44 V

    Iron(II) Concentration on the Rebar


    CONCLUSION:

    In this experiment, our main focus is the galvanic cell or volataic


    cell, which is an electrochemical cell that produces electricity
    through chemical reactions between dissimilar conductors connected
    through an electrolyte and a salt bridge. The reaction that makes the
    production of electrical energy possible in a galvanic cell is called an
    oxidation-reduction reaction or redox. The important parts of a
    galvanicic cell are the anode and the cathode. The anode is an
    electrode where oxidation occurs while the cathode is an electrode
    where reduction occurs. However this alone will not produce
    electrical energy for the reason that there is the existence of charge
    build up. Therefore, we need a salt bridge which is a chamber of
    electrolytes necessary to complete the circuit of a galvanic cell. The
    strength of electrical potential in a galvanic cell depends on the
    reducing agent and oxidizing agent used. If both a strong reducing
    agent and oxidizing agent is used, then a strong electrical potential
    is also produced. The concentration of solution also affects the
    electrical potential of a galvanic cell depending on how concentrated
    it is. By browsing through the "Standard Electrode Potentials in
    Aqueous Solution at 25°C" chart, one can make different
    combinations of making a galvanic cell. In addition, a galvanic cell
    also produces ions which are anions and cation. Anion flows to the
    anode while cation flows to cathode. These ion flow in order to
    balance the charges in both half reactions, that is why electrons flow
    from the anode to the cathode through an external wire in a galvanic
    cell.

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