Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Write the half- reactions and the overall cell reaction for the given voltaic cell
Concept Introduction :
The shorthand notation of a cell reaction indicates phase boundary by a single vertical line
For the positive standard cell potential, the reaction is spontaneous in nature and for negative value it is non-spontaneous.
(b)
Interpretation:
Write the half- reactions and the overall cell reaction for the given voltaic cell
Concept Introduction :
The shorthand notation of a cell reaction indicates phase boundary by a single vertical line
If the standard cell potential is positive, then the reaction is spontaneous and if the standard cell potential is negative, then the reaction is non-spontaneous
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