Shown in the image is a diagram for the voltaic cell with the overall cell reaction being Al + Pb2+ → Al3+ + Pb. 1. calculate the cell potential     a.  Is the reaction spontaneous? Why or why not?      b. Balance the overall redox reaction.

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Shown in the image is a diagram for the voltaic cell with the overall cell reaction being Al + Pb2+ → Al3+ + Pb.

1. calculate the cell potential

    a.  Is the reaction spontaneous? Why or why not?

     b. Balance the overall redox reaction. 

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salt bridge
KNO,
Pb
electrode
AI
electrode
A13+
Pb
AI(NO,) 3
Pb(NO3)2
Transcribed Image Text:fo- salt bridge KNO, Pb electrode AI electrode A13+ Pb AI(NO,) 3 Pb(NO3)2
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