*The Nernst Equation and pH*
Sulfuric acid is a very strong acid that can act as an oxidizing agent at high concentrations (low pH). Under standard conditions, sulfuric acid has a low reduction potential,
SO4^2-(aq) + 4H^+(aq) + 2e^- <=> SO2(g) + 2H2O(l),.....+0.20V
which means it cannot oxidize any of the halides F2, Cl2, Br2, or I2. If the H^+ ion concentration is increased, however, the driving force for the sulfuric acid reduction is also increased according to Le Châtelier's principle. Sulfuric acid cannot oxidize the fluoride or chloride anions, but it can oxidize bromide and iodide anions when there are enough H^+ ions present. The standard reduction potentials of the halogens are as follows:
F2 + 2e^- --> 2F^-,...+2.87V
Cl2 + 2e^- --> 2Cl^-,...+1.36V
Br2 + 2e^- --> 2Br^-,...+1.07V
I2 + 2e^- --> 2I^-,...+0.54V
The Nernst equation allows us to determine what nonstandard conditions allow the reaction to occur (have a positive E value).
THE ACTUAL QUESTION:
At 71.0^C, what is the maximum value of Q needed to produce a non-negative E value for the reaction:
SO4^2-(aq) + 4H^+(aq) + 2Br^-(aq) <=> Br2(aq) + SO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
In other words, what is Q when E=0 at this temperature?
Express your answer numerically using two significant figures.
Q = ___________?
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