Calculation Error: 0.19 = (0.14 - 0.13) - 0.06/2*log(1/(0.1*[Pb2+]))

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The forum discussion centers on a calculation error involving the equation 0.19 = (0.14 - 0.13) - 0.06/2*log(1/(0.1*[Pb2+])). The user calculated [Pb2+] to be 4.6*10^6 but questioned the accuracy of their result. Other participants identified potential mistakes in both the user's calculation and the provided data, suggesting discrepancies in the interpretation of the equation and the expression for the equilibrium constant (K).

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The voltaic cell, Pb(s) Pb2+, Na2SO4(0.1M),PbSO4(s) // Sn2+(1M) Sn(s), generates voltage of 0.19V. The standard reduction potentials for Pb2+ and Sn2+ are – 0.13V and -0.14V, respectively.
(A)What is the concentration of Pb2+ in the anode compartment?
(B)Calculate the Ksp for PbSO4

Ans: (A)1.75x10-7M (B)1.75*10-8
Relevant Equations
E1 = E2 - 0.06/n*log(K)
My calculation:
(A) 0.19 = (0.14 - 0.13) - 0.06/2*log(1/(0.1*[Pb2+]) => [Pb2+] = 4.6*10^6

I wonder where I did wrong. Thanks!
 
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Write out the equation for the cell reaction. Then write out the correct expression for K.

There appears to be a mistake in your calculation. However, I wonder if the questioner made the same mistake, or there is a mistake in the given data, because I disagree with the given answer.
 
Thank you for pointing out the mistake and I think I got a more reasonable answer.
 

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