The magnitude (but not the signs) of the standard reduction potentials of two metals, X and Y, are Y2+ + 2e- → Y X2+ + 2e → X |Eº | = 0.34 V |E| = 0.25 V where the || notation denotes that only the magnitude (but not the sign) of the Eº value is shown. When the half-cells of X and Y are connected, electrons flow from X to Y. When X is connected to a standard hydrogen electrode (SHE), electron flows from X to SHE. (a) Indicate the sign (positive or negative) of each Eº of the half-reactions. (b) What is the standard emf of a cell made up of X and Y?

The magnitude (but not the signs) of the standard reduction potentials of two metals, X and Y, are Y2+ + 2e- → Y X2+ + 2e → X |Eº | = 0.34 V |E| = 0.25 V where the || notation denotes that only the magnitude (but not the sign) of the Eº value is shown. When the half-cells of X and Y are connected, electrons flow from X to Y. When X is connected to a standard hydrogen electrode (SHE), electron flows from X to SHE. (a) Indicate the sign (positive or negative) of each Eº of the half-reactions. (b) What is the standard emf of a cell made up of X and Y?

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