Electrochemical Cell and Gibbs Energy — Prelims Questions
NEET UG
Updated 24 Mar 2026
Q1medium
For a reaction 2Ag+(aq)+Cu(s)→2Ag(s)+Cu2+(aq), the standard cell potential (Ecell∘) is +0.46 V. What is the standard Gibbs Free Energy change (ΔG∘) for this reaction? (Given: F=96485 C/mol)
Q2hard
A galvanic cell is constructed with two half-cells: Zn2+∣Zn and Cu2+∣Cu. The standard electrode potentials are EZn2+∣Zn∘=−0.76 V and ECu2+∣Cu∘=+0.34 V. Calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the cell reaction at 298 K. (Given: R=8.314 J/mol⋅K, F=96485 C/mol)
Q3medium
For the reaction Fe2+(aq)+Ag+(aq)→Fe3+(aq)+Ag(s), the standard electrode potentials are EFe3+∣Fe2+∘=+0.77 V and EAg+∣Ag∘=+0.80 V. What is the standard cell potential (Ecell∘) and the spontaneity of the reaction under standard conditions?
Q4
For the cell reaction Ni(s)+2Ag+(0.01 M)→Ni2+(0.1 M)+2Ag(s), the standard cell potential (Ecell∘) is 1.05 V. Calculate the cell potential (Ecell) at 298 K. (Given: log10=1)