Consider the Following Reduction Potentials: for a Galvanic Cell

question 13

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reduction potentials: For a galvanic cell employing the Cu, Cu²⁺ and Pb, Pb²⁺ couples, calculate the maximum amount of work that would accompany the reaction of 1 mol of lead under standard conditions.

• A) -90.7 kJ
• B) No work can be done. The system is at equilibrium.
• C) -40.5 kJ
• D) -45.3 kJ
• E) none of these