A particular voltaic cell operates on the reaction below, giving an emf of 0.853 V. Calculate the maximum electrical work (in kJ) generated when 20.2 g of zinc metal is consumed. Zn(s) + CI2(g) → Zn2+(aq) + 2 Cl −(aq)

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A particular voltaic cell operates on the reaction below, giving an emf of 0.853 V. Calculate the maximum electrical work (in kJ) generated when 20.2 g of zinc metal is consumed.

Zn(s) + CI2(g) → Zn2+(aq) + 2 Cl (aq)
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