Calculate the $Zn-Cu$ cell (Daniell cell) potential. Given: $E^o_{Zn^{2+}|Zn} = -0.76 \ V$ and $E^o_{Cu^{2+}|Cu} = 0.34 \ V$. (in $V$)

  • A
    $1.10$
  • B
    $0.42$
  • C
    $-1.10$
  • D
    $-0.42$

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$Mg^{2+} + 2e^- \longrightarrow Mg_{(s)} ; E^o = -2.36 \, V$
$Ni^{2+} + 2e^- \longrightarrow Ni_{(s)} ; E^o = -0.25 \, V$
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What is the standard cell potential for the cell $Zn | Zn^{2+} (1M) || Cu^{2+} (1M) | Cu$? Given $E^o$ for $Zn^{2+} | Zn = -0.76 \ V$ and $E^o$ for $Cu^{2+} | Cu = +0.34 \ V$.

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