What is the maximum amount of work that is possible for an electrochemical cell where E = 1.17 V and n = 2? (F = 96,500 J/(V･mol))

Answer 1

w_max = nFE_cell

n = # electrons transferred = 2

F = Faraday constant =96,500 J/V mol)

E_cell = 1.17 V

w_max = (2 mol)(96,500 J/V mol)(1.17 V)

w_max = 225,810 J = 226 kJ (note: sign would be negative indicating work is done by the cell on the surroundings)