Given the half-cell potentials below,calculate the cell potential. Ag⁺(aq) + e^- → Ag(s) 0.80 V
Cu²⁺(aq) + 2 e^- → Cu(s) 0.34 V

Question

Given the half-cell potentials below,calculate the cell potential. Ag⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ag(s)0.80 V Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2 e^- → Cu(s)0.34 V A)0.46 V B)1.14 V C)1.26 V D)1.94 V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the cell potential is the difference between the reduction potentials of the two half-cells. In this case, the reduction potential of the Ag⁺/Ag half-cell is 0.80 V and the reduction potential of the Cu²⁺/Cu half-cell is 0.34 V. Therefore, the cell potential is 0.80 V - 0.34 V = 0.46 V.

Given the Half-Cell Potentials Below,calculate the Cell Potential