Setting up a galvanic cell (1.25V)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the standard reduction potentials and equilibrium constants for a redox reaction involving iodine (I2) and zinc (Zn). The reduction potential for I2 is +0.53 V, while for Zn2+ it is -0.76 V. Using the Nernst equation, a cell potential (E) of 1.2500 V is calculated. The user seeks clarification on which ion concentration should be 2.24 M, questioning whether it should be for iodine or zinc. Additionally, there is an inquiry about the suitability of KCl as a salt bridge. The user also calculates the standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔG°) as -248,944 J and the equilibrium constant (K) as approximately 3.97 x 10^43, noting that this value seems unusually large.
nautica
This is what I have chosen

I2 (s) + 2e- = 2I- (aq) reduction potential is +0.53
Zn2+ (aq) + 2e- = Zn (s) reduction potential is -0.76

using nerntz I get

E = 1.29 - (0.0257/2)(ln (2.24/0.1)
E= 1.2500

What would could I use to get the I and Zn ions? Also, would the Zn be the solution that should be 2.24 molar or the I?

Would KCl be a good salt bridge?

Thanks
Nautica
 
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I am also finding E not, Delta G not, and K

I calulated
Enot=1.29V
DeltaGnot = -nFEcell = -248,944J
and for K I used 1.29V=0.0257V/2e- lnK and came up with 3.97 x 10^43 but this sounds like an extremely large number.

thanks
nautica
 
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