The cell potential for the following cell is 0.576 V at 298 K. The pH of the solution is (Nearest integer)

(Given: and )

Question

The cell potential for the following cell  is 0.576 V at 298 K. The pH of the solution is  (Nearest integer)

(Given:  and )

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Strategy:
 Apply the Nernst Equation to a cell involving a hydrogen anode and a copper cathode. Determine the pH from the resulting concentration of .

Step 1: Write the cell reaction
Anode: 
Cathode: 
Net: 
.

Step 2: Use the Nernst Equation
.  (assumed).

Step 3: Solve for pH

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