A. For the cell notation Mg / Mg+2 // Sn+2 / Sn. What is Eo for the cell? Write the chemical equation for the cell reaction. Which electrode is positive?   B. For the cell U / U+3 // Ag+ / Ag Eo = 2.588 V Use the emf of the cell and Eo for Ag+ / Ag couple to calculate for the U+3 / U half-cell reaction.

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A. For the cell notation Mg / Mg+2 // Sn+2 / Sn.

  • What is Eo for the cell?
  • Write the chemical equation for the cell reaction.
  • Which electrode is positive?

 

B. For the cell U / U+3 // Ag+ / Ag Eo = 2.588 V

Use the emf of the cell and Eo for Ag+ / Ag couple to calculate for the U+3 / U half-cell reaction.

 

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