Consider the following reaction at 298K. Zn2+ (aq) + Co (s) Zn (s) + Co2+ (aq) Which of the following statements are correct? Choose all that apply. K > 1 delta Go < 0 Eocell < 0 The reaction is reactant-favored. n = 4 mol electrons

The reaction is reactant-favored

Explanation:

If we take a look at the reaction equation, Zn2+ (aq) + Co (s) Zn (s) + Co2+ (aq) and consider the reduction potential of the species involved

Zn^2+(aq)/Zn(s)= -0.76

Co^2+(aq)/Co(s)= -0.28

It can easily be seen that the reduction potential of zinc is more negative than that of cobalt. Hence the electrochemical reaction is not spontaneous as written but will greatly favour the reverse reaction.

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a. energy is absorbed in the reaction.

if in a given reaction the energy of products is greater than the energy of reactants it means that reaction is endothermic and during the reaction, the energy is absorbed by reactants. in an endothermic reaction, the products have more stored chemical energy than the reactants. and in this reaction the reactants are more stable than products before the compounds with less energy are always more stable.