4. Oxidation: Zn(s) → Zn?+ (aq) + 2e E°ox = + 0.76V Reduction: Cu² (aq) + 2e → Cu(s) E'red = + 0.34 Net reaction: Zn(s) + Cu² (aq) → Cu(s) +Zn?* (aq) a) What is the E°an? b) Calculate the AG° and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or not spontaneous.

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4. Oxidation:
Zn(s) → Zn2+ (aq) + 2e
E°ox = + 0.76V
Reduction:
Cu²*(aq) + 2e → Cu(s)
E'red = + 0.34
Net reaction: Zn(s) + Cu²*(aq) → Cu(s) + Zn²* (aq)
a) What is the E°xn?
b) Calculate the AG° and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or not
spontaneous.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Oxidation: Zn(s) → Zn2+ (aq) + 2e E°ox = + 0.76V Reduction: Cu²*(aq) + 2e → Cu(s) E'red = + 0.34 Net reaction: Zn(s) + Cu²*(aq) → Cu(s) + Zn²* (aq) a) What is the E°xn? b) Calculate the AG° and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or not spontaneous.
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