The relationship between the standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔG∘) and standard cell potential (Ecell∘) is given by:
ΔG∘=−nFEcell∘
For Cell 1: Fe∣Fe2+∣∣Fe3+∣Fe
Oxidation at anode: Fe→Fe2++2e−
Reduction at cathode: Fe3++3e−→Fe
To balance the electrons, we multiply the oxidation half-reaction by 3 and the reduction half-reaction by 2. Total electrons transferred, n=6.
ΔG1∘=−6×F×0.404=−2.424 F
For Cell 2: Fe∣Fe2+∣∣Fe3+,Fe2+∣Pt
Oxidation at anode: Fe→Fe2++2e−
Reduction at cathode: Fe3++e−→Fe2+
To balance the electrons, we multiply the reduction half-reaction by 2. Total electrons transferred, n=2.
ΔG2∘=−2×F×1.211=−2.422 F
For Cell 3: Fe∣Fe3+∣∣Fe3+,Fe2+∣Pt
Oxidation at anode: Fe→Fe3++3e−
Reduction at cathode: Fe3++e−→Fe2+
To balance the electrons, we multiply the reduction half-reaction by 3. Total electrons transferred, n=3.
ΔG3∘=−3×F×0.807=−2.421 F
The respective values are −2.424 F, −2.422 F, and −2.421 F.