(A) Should the displacement of Cu 2+ from aqueous solution by Al(s) go to completion? Base your...

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(A) Should the displacement of Cu2+ from aqueous solution by Al(s) go to completion? Base your assessment on the value of K for the displacement reaction. We determined E°cell for this reaction in Example 19-6.

Example 19-6

Will aluminum metal displace Cu2+ ion from aqueous solution? That is, will a spontaneous reaction occur in the forward direction for the following reaction?

2 Al(s) + 3 Cu+ (1 M) 3 Cu(s) + 2 Al+ (1 M)

(B) Should the reaction of Sn(s) and Pb2+(aq) go to completion? Explain.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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