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A galvanic cell is made up of one electrode consisting of a copper metal immersed in 0.00500 M Cu(NO3)2 and another electrode with a piece of silver metal that is immersed in an aqueous solution containing 0.235 M AgNO3.
a) Identify which acts as the anode and the cathode in this cell.
b) Write the galvanic cell notation.
c) Calculate the cell potential.
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