What is the calculated value of the cell potential at 298 K for an electrochemical cell with the following reaction, when the H2 pressure is 7.53×10-3bar, the H+ concentration is 1.15 M, and the Zn2+ concentration is 5.73×10-4 M ? 2H+(aq) + Zn(s) H2(g) + Zn2+(aq) Answer: V The cell reaction as written above is product-favored (spontaneous) for the concentrations given

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What is the calculated value of the cell potential at 298 K for an electrochemical cell with the following reaction, when the H2 pressure is 7.53×10-3bar, the H+ concentration is 1.15 M, and the Zn2+ concentration is 5.73×10-4 M ?

2H+(aq) + Zn(s) H2(g) + Zn2+(aq)

Answer: V

The cell reaction as written above is product-favored (spontaneous) for the concentrations given

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