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- Using these metal ion/metal standard reduction potentials: Cd2+ (aq)| Cd(s): -0.38 V; Zn2+ (aq) Zn(s): -0.78 V; Ni2+ (aq) |Ni (s): -0.29 V; Cu2+ (aq)| Cu(s): 0.30 V. Calculate the standard cell potential in V for the cell reaction Cu²+ (aq) + Cd(s)→Cd²+ (aq) + Cu(s) Report your answer with 2 places past the decimal point. Do not put unit in your answer. Type your answer...arrow_forwardA certain half-reaction has a standard reduction potential Ered=-0.64 V. An engineer proposes using this half-reaction at the cathode of a galvanic cell that must provide at least 1.20 V of electrical power. The cell will operate under standard conditions. Note for advanced students: assume the engineer requires this half-reaction to happen at the cathode of the cell. ロ→ロ 7² 0 Is there a minimum standard reduction potential that the half-reaction used at the anode of this cell can have? yes, there is a minimum. = v If so, check the "yes" box and calculate the minimum. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. If there is no lower limit, check the "no" box. no minimum X S ? Is there a maximum standard reduction potential that the half-reaction used at the anode of this cell can have? O yes, there is a maximum. ☐v If so, check the "yes" box and calculate the maximum. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. If there is no upper limit, check the "no" box. no maximum By using the information in…arrow_forwardElement A has a standard reduction potential of +0.74V, whereas Element B has a standard reduction potential of -1.15V. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to building a Galvanic cell with these two elements? A. A will be the cathode, B will be the anode, and the cell potential will be positive. B. A will be the cathode, B will be the anode, and the cell potential will be negative. C. A will be the anode, B will be the cathode, and the cell potential will be positive. D. A will be the anode, B will be the cathode, and the cell potential will be negative. E. The anode, cathode, and cell potential must all be experimentally determined.arrow_forward
- Standard Reduction Potentials at 25 °C Half-reaction. Eº(volts) Au³+ + 2e Au+ 1.290 Aut+eAu 1.680 Au³+ + 3e →→Au 1.420 In a disproportionation reaction, the same species is oxidized and reduced. Use the data given above to analyze the disproportionation reaction: 3Aut 2Au + Au³+ Will Au* disproportionate in aqueous solution? To justify your answer, what is the standard cell voltage for the disproportionation reaction?arrow_forwardK124.arrow_forwardUse the standard reduction potentials located in the 'Tables' linked above to calculate the standard free energy change in kJ for the reaction: Cd2+ (aq) + Zn(s)→→→→→→ Cd(s) + Zn²+ (aq) Answer: kJ K for this reaction would be than one.arrow_forward
- A galvanic cell was constructed with a nickel electrode that was dipped into 1.1 M NiSO4 solution and a chromium electrode that was immersed into a solution containing Cr3+ at an unknown concentration. The potential of the cell was measured to be 0.557 V, with the chromium serving as the anode. The standard cell potential for this system was determined to be 0.487 V. What was the concentration of Cr3+ in the solution of unknown concentration?arrow_forwardWhat is the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at 25 °C? Round your answer to 1 decimal place. 2 Cu(s) + 2 Ag+ (aq) ⇒ Cu²+ (aq) + 2 Ag (s) = Note: Reference the Standard reduction potentials at 25 °C table for additional information. K = = x10arrow_forwardDetermine the cell potential for the following cell Ni(s) | Ni2+(aq), 0.500 M || Ag+(aq), 0.010 M | Ag(s) The standard reduction potentials of Ni2+(aq) and Ag+(aq) are –0.25 V and +0.80 V, respectively. A. 1.05 V B. 1.10 V C. 1.00 V D. 1.16 V E. 0.94 Varrow_forward
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