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Use the standard reduction potentials located in the 'Tables' linked above to calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction:
2H+(aq) + Cu(s) H2(g) + Cu2+(aq)
Hint: Carry at least 5 significant figures during intermediate calculations to avoid round off error when taking the antilogarithm. You may use the OWL references to find the values you may need in this question.

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Answer:

3.3 * 10^-12

Explanation:

The balanced equation of the reaction is;

2H+(aq) + Cu(s) ---------> H2(g) + Cu2+(aq)

Hence two electrons were transferred so n=2

E°cell = E°cathode - E°anode

E°cell = 0 V - 0.34 V

E°cell = - 0.34 V

Then;

E°cell = 0.0592/n log K

Substituting values;

- 0.34 = 0.0592/2 log K

- 0.34/0.0296 = log K

-11.486 = log K

K = Antilog (-11.486)

K = 3.3 * 10^-12

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