Reactions of lithium with various oxidizing agents have been examined for use in batteries. A particularly well studied case is that of the lithium-sulfur battery. What is the
potential that is possible for a battery that
operates on the reaction of Li(s) with S(s)?
The individual reduction potentials are given
here:
Li+ + e− → Li E◦ = −3.05 V
S + 2 e− → S2− E◦ = −0.48 V
Answer in units of V.