Electrochemistry - Half Cell Reactions

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The discussion centers on the analysis of a Galvanic Cell involving half-cell reactions. The anode reaction is identified as 2OH- → 2H+ + O2 + 4e-, while the cathode reaction is O2 + 4e- + 2H+ → 2OH-. The overall cell reaction confirms that this is a concentration cell, as the standard cell potential E°(cell) equals 0. The participant seeks validation for their conclusions regarding the reactions and classification of the cell.

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A Galvanic Cell is given. Write its Anode and Cathode half reactions, complete cell reaction and thus determine if the given is concentration cell.

Pt|O_2(1\; atm)|NaO\! H(10^{-3}M)||H_2SO_4(0.5M)|O_2(1\;atm)|Pt

I know that at anode, Oxygen will get oxidised, maybe from NaOH solution and at cathode, Oxygen will get reduced.

Here's what I think of anodic reaction
2O\!H^-\rightarrow 2H^++O_2+4e^-

And the mighty cathodic reaction
O_2+4e^-+2H^+\rightarrow 2O\!H^-

And thus, this cell is just a concentration cell (i.e. E°(cell) = 0)


Am... I right? :rolleyes:
 
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