Electrochemistry Exercise: Normal Potential of a Reaction

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Homework Statement



Calculate the normal potential at 25 °C for the reaction:

HA(aq) + e- → A-(aq) + 1/2H2(g)

if the dissociation constant of HA is equal to 3.3*10-4

Homework Equations



ΔG° = -RTlnK ⇔ -ΔG°/nF = RT/(nF)lnK ⇔ E° = RT/(nF)lnK

The Attempt at a Solution



Just plugging in the numbers gives the answer E°=-0.206V
However, the answer key of the textbook disagrees on the sign... Am I overlooking something or is it just a typo? I can't imagine what my mistake could be...
 
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