Answer:
0.46 V
Explanation:
The emf for the cell is given by:
Eº cell = Eº oxidation + Eº reduction
From the given balanced chemical equation, we can deduce that Fe²⁺ has been oxidized to Fe³⁺, and O reduced from 0 to negative 2, according to the half cell reactions:
4Fe²⁺ ⇒ Fe³⁺ + 4e⁻ oxidation
O₂ + 4H⁺ + 4 e⁻ ⇒ 2 H₂O reduction
From reference tables for the standard reduction potential, we get
Eº red Fe³⁺ / Fe²⁺ Eºred = 0.77 V
Eº red O₂ / H₂O Eºred = 1.23 V
Now all we need to do is change the sign of Eº reduction for the species being oxidized ( Fe²⁺ ) and add it to Eº reduction O₂:
Eº cell = Eº oxidation + Eº reduction = - (0.77 V ) + 1.23 V = 0.46 V
