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Electrode Potentials and Voltaic Cells
For each of the following;
- Write the overall cell reaction/ cell representation
- Calculate the standard cell potential (Eo)
- Determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous.
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- Ca(s) + Cu+2(aq) → Cu(s) + Ca+2(aq)
- 2 Br-(aq) + Sn+2(aq) → Br2(l) + Sn(s)
- 2 Ag(s) + Ni+2(aq) → 2 Ag+(aq) + Ni(s)
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