Question

The overall reaction in the lead storage battery is: Pb (s) + PbO2 (s) + 2 H+ (aq) + 2 HSO4 - (aq)  2 PbSO4 (s) + 2 H2O (l) Calculate the potential at 310 K for this battery when [H+ ] = [HSO4 - ] = 4.5 M. At 310 K E o = 2.08 V for the lead storage battery. (a) 2.10 V (b) 2.24 V (c) 2.16 V (d) 2.12 V (e) not enough inf

Answer 1

Answer:

d) 2.12 V

Explanation:

E =E° - RT/nF log 1/H⁺ x HSO₄⁻

E = 2.08 - ( .059/2 X log 1/4.5x4.5 )

2.08 - (-0.038 ) = 2.118 =2.12 V