Which one is the correct condition for spontaneous reaction in an electrochemical cell(a) L1Gr,p < 0, EcelJ > 0;(c) L1Gr,v < 0, EcelJ < 0;(b) L1Gr,p > 0, EcelJ < 0(d) L1Gr,p = 0, EcelJ = 0
Question
Which one is the correct condition for spontaneous reaction in an electrochemical cell(a) L1Gr,p < 0, EcelJ > 0;(c) L1Gr,v < 0, EcelJ < 0;(b) L1Gr,p > 0, EcelJ < 0(d) L1Gr,p = 0, EcelJ = 0
Solution
The correct condition for a spontaneous reaction in an electrochemical cell is (a) ΔGr,p < 0, Ecell > 0.
Here's why:
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ΔGr,p < 0: This condition states that the Gibbs free energy change of the reaction under constant pressure and temperature is less than zero. This is a requirement for a spontaneous reaction. If the Gibbs free energy change is positive, the reaction is non-spontaneous.
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Ecell > 0: This condition states that the cell potential (also known as the electromotive force, or emf) is greater than zero. This is also a requirement for a spontaneous reaction. If the cell potential is negative, the reaction is non-spontaneous.
Therefore, for a reaction to be spontaneous in an electrochemical cell, both conditions must be met: the Gibbs free energy change must be negative, and the cell potential must be positive.
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