A particular voltaic cell operates with the reaction: Zn (s) + Cl2 (g) - -->Zn^2 + (aq) + 2Cl^ - (aq) giving a cell potential of. 853 V. Calculate the amount of energy liberated from the cell when 20.0g of zinc metal is consumed?

The amount of energy liberated will be 49.38 J.

Explanation:

The amount of energy liberated (gibbs free energy) can be calculated using the following equation:

ΔG° = - nFε

n: amount of moles of electrons transfered

F: Faraday's constant

ε: cell potential

20.0 g of Zn is equal to 0.30 mol.

Two electrons are transfered during the reaction.

Therefore, n = 2x0.30 ∴ n = 0.60

ΔG° = - 0.60 x 96.485 x 0.853

ΔG° = 49.38 J