[kakashi88]

I don't quite understand how this cell notation works, i dint even know i if i have the slightest of ideas but this is the questions.

Pt(s) | Fe(s) | FeCl2(aq) | Cl2(g) | Pt (s)
from the electrochemical cell, what is the overall cell reaction and the standard EMF, Eo.

I think i can get the standard EMF, Eo if i can just deduce the half-reactions but am not sure since pt has no phase change am guessing its only with Fe 2+ + 2e------>Fe(s)?Help me anyone thanks!

[Borek]

Are you sure you copied the scheme correctly? As I see it right now you have all reactants mixed in one beaker, they will happily react whether you put electrodes into solution, or not.

[kakashi88]

Yeah am sure this is what it says on the sheet as well :S  thats why am confused about it lol, stupied question i guess thier has to be a way.

[Borek]

All you can do is to calculate final equilibrium for the solution (after reaction completion), that's asuming you were given initial amounts of substances.

[kakashi88]

man lol such a confusing question am sure its correct :S the proffesor cant be wrong, i was told that FeCL2 somehow dissociates leaving you with two half reactions when with Fe-to Fe(s) and Cl(aq)--->to Cl(g) but i tried lol thanks! though

[Borek]

i was told that FeCL2 somehow dissociates

Somehow? Is it th efirst time you hear about dissociation?

Fe-to Fe(s) and Cl(aq)--->to Cl(g)

You are in deep troubles if you don't see the most obvious thing. Fe²⁺ can be oxidised, Cl₂ is a strong oxidiser.