1.Represent in the conventional manner, i.e., anode/cathode, the voltaic cell in which each of the following reactions occur spontaneously. A. Zn + Ni2+ -> Zn2* + Ni B. 2AI + 3CI2 2AICI3 C. H2 + 2Ag* > 2H* +2Ag D. 2H* + Pb > H2 Pb2+ 2. Write the half reactions occurring at the cathode and at the anode when each cell shown in problem #1 is delivering current. 3. Calculate the voltage of the cell shown in problem #1.

1.Represent in the conventional manner, i.e., anode/cathode, the voltaic cell in which each of the following reactions occur spontaneously. A. Zn + Ni2+ -> Zn2* + Ni B. 2AI + 3CI2 2AICI3 C. H2 + 2Ag* > 2H* +2Ag D. 2H* + Pb > H2 Pb2+ 2. Write the half reactions occurring at the cathode and at the anode when each cell shown in problem #1 is delivering current. 3. Calculate the voltage of the cell shown in problem #1.

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Chapter22: An Introduction To Electroanalytical Chemistry

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Problem 22.8QAP: Calculate the theoretical potential of each of the following cells.Is the cell reaction spontaneous...

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