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A rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery contains the following half-reactions: NiO2 +2H2O(l)+2e– → Ni(OH)2 +2OH– E0 =0.49V...

A rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery contains the following half-reactions:

NiO2 +2H2O(l)+2e– → Ni(OH)2 +2OH– E0 =0.49V

Cd(OH)2 +2e– →Cd(s)+2OH– E0 =–0.81V

a. What is the standard cell potential or voltage of this NiCd cell?

b. Write the net chemical reaction in the direction of spontaneous reaction. Is cadmium oxidized or reduced?

c. Write an expression for the reaction quotient Q. What is Q if the electrolyte concentrations are: [NiO2] = 1 M and [Cd(OH)2] = 0.01M and [Ni(OH)2] = 0.001 M?

d. What is the battery voltage at 0oC with the electrolyte concentrations listed above?

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