Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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Chapter 17.4, Problem 17.6CE
Is it reasonable to conclude that a potential could be assigned to each half-cell in a voltaic cell, based on these data for three voltaic cells? Explain.
Zn(s)|Zn2+(aq)||Cu2+(aq)|Cu(s) cell potential = 1.10 V
Zn(s)|Zn2+(aq)||Ag+(aq)|Ag(s) cell potential = 1.56 V
Cu(s)|Cu2+(aq)||Ag+(aq)|Ag(s) cell potential = 0.46 V
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