Calculate the standard potential, e∘, for this reaction from its equilibrium constant at 298 k. x(s)+y4+(aq)↽−−⇀x4+(aq)+y(s)k=4.98× 10−5

First, we need to get the number of moles:

from the reaction equation when Y4+ takes 4 electrons and became Y, X loses 4 electrons and became X4+  

∴ the number of moles n = 4

we are going to use this formula:

㏑K = n *F *E/RT

when K is the equilibrium constant = 4.98 x 10^-5

and F is Faraday's constant = 96500

and the constant R = 8.314

and T is the temperature in Kelvin = 298 K

and n is number of moles of electrons = 4 

so, by substitution:

㏑4.98 x 10^-5 = 4*96500*E / 8.314*298

∴E = -0.064 V

Cis the

Anions are negative charged ions