- Ag2S + 2 e- -> 2 Ag(s) + S2- (E° = -0.79 V)
- Al3+ + 3 e- -> Al(s) (E° = -1.66 V)
- Al2S3 + 6 e- -> 2 Al(s) + 3 S2- (E° = -1.04 V)
The overall reaction is:
3Ag2S + 2Al(s) -> Al2S3 + 6Ag(s)
The overall potential for the reaction is the sum of the standard reduction potentials for the half-reactions:
E° = E°(cathode) - E°(anode)
E° = 0.79 V - (-1.66 V) = 2.45 V
Therefore, the overall potential for the reaction is 2.45 V, indicating that the reaction is spontaneous and will proceed in the direction of forming Al2S3 and Ag.