Calculating Cell Potential

Given their standard reduction potentials, which of the species is going to be oxidized?

Cu²⁺/Cu = 0.34V

Zn²⁺/Zn = -0.76V

• Cu

• Zn

• CuSO4

• ZnSO4

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What reaction occurs at the anode?

Ag⁺/Ag = 0.80V

Ni²⁺/Ni = -0.25V

• Ag⁺ + e^- →Ag

• Ag → Ag⁺ + e^-

• Ni²⁺ + 2e^- → Ni

• Ni → Ni²⁺ + 2e^-

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What would be the theoretical cell potential of the previous electrochemical cell?

Ag⁺/Ag = 0.80V

Ni²⁺/Ni = -0.25V

• 1.05V

• -1.05V

• 0.55V

• -0.55V

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The reaction 2NaCl → 2Na + Cl₂ is an example of

• a reduction reaction, only

• both an oxidation and reduction reaction

• an oxidation reaction, only

• neither an oxidation nor a reduction reaction

Mg + PbCl₂ → MgCl₂ + Pb

Which statement correctly describes the oxidation and reduction that occur?

• Mg is oxidized and Pb⁺² is reduced

• Mg is oxidized and Cl^- is reduced

• Mg is reduced and Cl^- is oxidized

• Mg is reduced and Pb⁺² is oxidized

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Table shows information about three chemical cells.

What is the possible potential difference of the chemical cell when metal Z is paired with W ?

• 0.3 V

• 1.2 V

• 1.5 V

• 2.1 V

Calculate the cell potential of voltaic cell

• –1.51
• - 0.03
• +0.03
• +1.51

Calculate the cell potential of voltaic cell

• –1.60 V
• +1.60 V
• –3.12 V
• +3.12 V

Which statement is correct about value of E^ο?

• more positive value E^ο, greater driving force for reduction
• more negative value E^ο, greater driving force for reduction
• more positive value E^ο, greater the rate of reaction
• more negative value E^ο, greater the rate of reaction

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What is the equation and cell potential?

• 2Al³⁺ + 3Ni → 2Al + 3Ni²⁺ E^O = 1.89 V
• 2Al + 3Ni²⁺ → 2Al³⁺ + 3Ni E^O = 1.89 V
• 2Al³⁺ + 3Ni → 2Al + 3Ni²⁺ E^O = 1.43 V
• 2Al + 3Ni²⁺ → 2Al³⁺ + 3Ni E^O = 1.43 V

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