For the reaction occurring in a voltaic (galvanic) cell, $\Delta$G 0.

Question

For the reaction occurring in a voltaic (galvanic) cell, $\Delta$G > 0.

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The standard cell potential for a voltaic cell is calculated by subtracting the standard reduction potential of the anode from the standard reduction potential of the cathode. Since the standard cell potential is positive, it means that the reaction is spontaneous and the products are more stable than the reactants. Therefore, the correct inequality would be ΔG<0, not ΔG>0.

For the Reaction Occurring in a Voltaic (Galvanic) Cell Δ\DeltaΔ G > 0

For the Reaction Occurring in a Voltaic (Galvanic) Cell $\Delta$ G > 0