A fuel cell is constructed in which both electrodes make use of the oxidation of methane. The left-hand electrode makes use of the complete oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and liquid water; the right-hand electrode makes use of the partial oxidation of methane to carbon monoxide and liquid water. (a) Which electrode is the cathode? (b) What is the cell potential at 25 °C when all gases are at 1 bar?

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A fuel cell is constructed in which both electrodes make use of the oxidation of methane. The left-hand electrode makes use of the complete oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide and liquid water; the right-hand electrode makes use of the partial oxidation of methane to carbon monoxide and liquid water. (a) Which electrode is the cathode? (b) What is the cell potential at 25 °C when all gases are at 1 bar?

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