Question: The standard reduction potentials of lithium metal and chlorine gas are as follows: Reaction Reduction potential (VV) Li+(aq)+eLi(s)Li+(aq)+eLi(s) 3.043.04 Cl2(g)+2e2Cl(aq)Cl2(g)+2e2Cl(aq) +1.36+1.36 In a galvanic cell,

The standard reduction potentials of lithium metal and chlorine gas are as follows:

ReactionReduction potential
(VV)
Li+(aq)+e−→Li(s)Li+(aq)+e−→Li(s)−3.04−3.04
Cl2(g)+2e−→2Cl−(aq)Cl2(g)+2e−→2Cl−(aq)+1.36+1.36

In a galvanic cell, the two half-reactions combine to

2Li(s)+Cl2(g)→2Li+(aq)+2Cl−(aq)

Calculate the cell potential of this reaction under standard reaction conditions.

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

a.

Calculate the free energy ΔG of the reaction.

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

ΔG=

b.

What can be said about the spontaneity of this reaction?

The reaction is

spontaneous as written.
spontaneous in the reverse direction.
at equilibrium.
non-spontaneous in either direction.

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