Question

Give the notation for a cell that utilizes the reaction: a) Cl2 (g) + 2 I – (aq) → 2 Cl – (aq) + I2 (s) b) What is the E° for the cell? c) Which electrode is the cathode? 

 

Answer 1

1.

E⁰_cell = E⁰_{cl2 / cl-} + E⁰_{I- / I2} .

2.

In given cell

Cl₂/ Cl^- is cathode