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Utilizing the Half-Cell Potential Information Provided in Table 10 \rightarrow Mg(s) Potential = -2

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Utilizing the half-cell potential information provided in Table 10.1, what can you say about the following two half reactions?
Mg+2(aq) + 2e- \rightarrow Mg(s) Potential = -2.38 V
Cu+2(aq) + 2e- \rightarrow Cu(s) Potential = +0.34 V


A) Magnesium ions will more likely undergo reduction than copper ions.
B) Magnesium ions will be reduced by copper metal.
C) Copper ions will more likely undergo reduction than magnesium ions.
D) Copper ions will be reduced by magnesium metal.
E) Both c and d

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