A voltaic cell is constructed from a standard Pb²+ Pb half cell (E° red = -0.126V) and a standard Cr** Cr²+ half cell (E° red= -0.410V). (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank.) The anode reaction is: The cathode reaction is: The spontaneous cell reaction is: + The cell voltage is V. + + +

A voltaic cell is constructed from a standard Pb²+ Pb half cell (E° red = -0.126V) and a standard Cr** Cr²+ half cell (E° red= -0.410V). (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank.) The anode reaction is: The cathode reaction is: The spontaneous cell reaction is: + The cell voltage is V. + + +

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry And Its Applications

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