Using the standard reduction potentials Ni2+(aq) + 2 e‑Ni(s) ‑0.25 volt Fe3+(aq) + e‑Fe2+(aq) +0.77 volt Calculate the value of E°cell for the cell with the following reaction. Ni2+(aq) + 2 Fe2+(aq) →Ni(s) + 2 Fe3+(aq)

The correct answer is - 1.02 V

Explanation:

From the reduction-oxidation reaction:

Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 Fe²⁺(aq) → Ni(s) + 2 Fe³⁺(aq)

Ni²⁺ is reduced to Ni(s) while Fe²⁺ is oxidized to Fe³⁺. Thus, the half reactions are:

Reduction (cathode) : Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 e‑ → Ni(s)                    Eº= ‑0.25 V

Oxidation (anode) :  2 x (Fe²⁺ → Fe³⁺ + e-)(aq)                Eº= -0.77 V

                     Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 Fe²⁺(aq) → Ni(s) + 2 Fe³⁺(aq)

In order to calculate the Eºcell, we have to add the reduction potential of the reaction in cathode (reduction) to the oxidation potential of the anode (oxidation):

Eºcell= Eºr + Eºo= (-0.25 V) + (-0.77 V) = - 1.02 V

the answer is 303.15 or 303