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The standard Gibbs energy \(\Delta G^0\) for the electrochemical cell: \[ \text{P(s)} | \text{P}^{3+}(\text{aq}, 0.01\,\text{M}) || \text{Q}^{2+}(\text{aq}, 0.02\,\text{M}) | \text{Q(s)} \] with \(E^0_\text{cell} = 0.2 \, \text{V}\) is:

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Use \(\Delta G^0 = -nFE^0_\text{cell}\) for standard Gibbs energy of electrochemical cells.
Updated On: Jun 19, 2026
  • 115.8 kJ
  • 100.2 kJ
  • 200.5 kJ
  • 300 kJ
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Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use Gibbs free energy relation for electrochemical cell.
\[ \Delta G^0 = -n F E^0_\text{cell} \] where \(n\) = number of electrons transferred, \(F = 96485\, \text{C/mol}\).

Step 2: Identify \(n\).

For P\(^0\)/P\(^{3+}\) and Q\(^{2+}\)/Q, assume overall 2 electrons transferred.

Step 3: Calculate \(\Delta G^0\).

\[ \Delta G^0 = -(2)(96485)(0.2) \approx -38594\, \text{J} \approx 115.8\, \text{kJ} \]

Step 4: Final conclusion.

\[ \boxed{115.8\, \text{kJ}} \]
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