Which of the following statements is true concerning the electrochemical cell depicted below? Mg | Mg2+(aq) || Cu2+(aq) | Cu
Mg2+(aq) + 2e- Mg(s) ;
-2.38 V
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- Cu(s) ;
0.34 V
A) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 2.72 V.
B) The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 2.04 V.
C) The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -2.72 V.
D) The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -2.04 V.
E) The cell is at equilibrium.
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