Determine the standard reduction potential for
Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn
given the following standard potentials:
Zn + 2Ag+ → Zn2+ + 2Ag; E° = 1.56 V
Ag+ + e- → Ag; E? = 0.80V
A. -0.76 V
B. 0.76 V
C. -0.38 V
D. 0.04 V
Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn
given the following standard potentials:
Zn + 2Ag+ → Zn2+ + 2Ag; E° = 1.56 V
Ag+ + e- → Ag; E? = 0.80V
A. -0.76 V
B. 0.76 V
C. -0.38 V
D. 0.04 V
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Eo = E (cathode) - E (anode)
1.56 = 0.80 - x
1.56 - 0.80 = -x
0.76 = -x
- 0.76 = x
1.56 = 0.80 - x
1.56 - 0.80 = -x
0.76 = -x
- 0.76 = x