A voltaic cell consists of a Mn/Mn²⁺ electrode (E°= -1.18 V) and a Fe/Fe²⁺ electrode (E°= -0.44 V). Calculate [Fe²⁺] if [Mn²⁺] = 0.050 M and E_cell = 0.78 V at 25°C.

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The Nernst equation is used to calculate the concentration of Fe²⁺. The cell potential is given by E°cell = E°cathode - E°anode = -0.44 V - (-1.18 V) = 0.74 V. Using the Nernst equation: Ecell = E°cell - (RT/nF)ln(Q), where Q = [Mn²⁺]/[Fe²⁺]. Solving for [Fe²⁺] gives approximately 1.1 M.

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