Calculating Standard Cell Potential
Given:
E°(Cu²⁺/Cu) = +0.34 V
E°(Zn²⁺/Zn) = –0.76 V
What is the standard cell potential for Zn | Zn²⁺ || Cu²⁺ | Cu?
A
–1.10 V
B
+1.10 V
C
0.00 V
D
–0.42 V
Given:
E°(Cu²⁺/Cu) = +0.34 V
E°(Zn²⁺/Zn) = –0.76 V
What is the standard cell potential for Zn | Zn²⁺ || Cu²⁺ | Cu?
–1.10 V
+1.10 V
0.00 V
–0.42 V