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A voltaic cell is constructed using solutions of NaHSO4, H2SO3, and MnSO4 with suitable electrodes. The...

A voltaic cell is constructed using solutions of NaHSO4, H2SO3, and MnSO4 with suitable electrodes. The relevant half reactions are:

HSO4- (aq) + 3H+ (aq) +2e- --> H2SO3(aq) + H2O (E0= 0.17v)

Mn+2(aq) + 2e-  --> Mn(s) (E0= -1.18v)

A. Write the equation for the overall cell reaction and calculate the cell potential at standard conditions.

B. Calculate the cell potential if the [H+] is changed to pH=1.

C. Predict the qualitative effect (increase, decrease,no change) and order of magnitude (significant,minimal) on the cell potential if a solution of Ba(NO3)2  is added to both cell compartments. Explain your prediction.

BaSO3 Ksp= 8.3 x 10-7

BaSO4 Ksp= 1.2 x 10-10

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Expert Solution

HSO4- (aq) + 3H+ (aq) +2e- --> H2SO3(aq) + H2O (E0= 0.17v)

Mn+2(aq) + 2e-  --> Mn(s)    (E0= -1.18v)

Mn(s) ------------------------> Mn^2+ (aq) + 2e^-                E0 = 1.18v

HSO4- (aq) + 3H+ (aq) +2e- --> H2SO3(aq) + H2O (E0= 0.17v)

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Mn(s) +HSO4- (aq) + 3H+ (aq) --> Mn^2+(aq) +H2SO3(aq) + H2O     E0cell = 1.35v

B. PH = 1

     -log[H+] = 1

          [H+] = 10^-1M


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