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Chapter 19 Problem 111

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A battery relies on the oxidation of magnesium and the reduction of \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\). The initial concentrations of \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) and \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) are \(1.0 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{M}\) and 1.5 M, respectively, in 1.0-liter half-cells.

a. What is the initial voltage of the battery?

b. What is the voltage of the battery after delivering 5.0 A for 8.0 h?

c. How long can the battery deliver 5.0 A before going dead?

Text Transcription:

Cu^2+

Mg^2+

Cu^2+

1.0 x 10^-4 M

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The first step in solving 19 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: A battery relies on the oxidation of magnesium and the reduction of \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\). The initial concentrations of \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\) and \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) are \(1.0 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{M}\) and 1.5 M, respectively, in 1.0-liter half-cells.a. What is the initial voltage of the battery?b. What is the voltage of the battery after delivering 5.0 A for 8.0 h?c. How long can the battery deliver 5.0 A before going dead?Text Transcription:Cu^2+Mg^2+Cu^2+1.0 x 10^-4 M
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Title Chemistry: Structure and Properties 2 
Author Nivaldo J. Tro
ISBN 9780134293936

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