Calculate the theoretical cell potential for the following galvanic cell:                  Zn | Zn2+ (1 M) || Mg2+ (2 M) | Mg

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Calculate the theoretical cell potential for the following galvanic cell:

                 Zn | Zn2+ (1 M) || Mg2+ (2 M) | Mg

Table 1: Standard reduction potentials at 25°C
Half-reactions
E° (V)
Cu?+ + 2e- → Cu(s)
+0.34 V
Zn2+ + 2e- =→ Zn(s)
-0.76 V
Mg2++ 2e-→ Mg(s)
-2.37 V
Transcribed Image Text:Table 1: Standard reduction potentials at 25°C Half-reactions E° (V) Cu?+ + 2e- → Cu(s) +0.34 V Zn2+ + 2e- =→ Zn(s) -0.76 V Mg2++ 2e-→ Mg(s) -2.37 V
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