An electrochemical cell is set up using the following unbalanced reaction:
Ma+(aq) + N(s) → N2+(aq) + M(s)
The standard reduction potentials are
Ma+ + ae– → M ϐo = 10.400 V
N2+ + 2e- → N ϐo = 10.240 V
The cell contains 0.10 M N2+ and produces a voltage of 0.180 V. If the concentration of Ma+ is such that the value of the reaction quotient Q is 9.32 × 10–3, calculate [Ma1]. Calculate wmax for this electrochemical cell.