A Voltaic Cell Consists of a Hg/Hg₂²⁺ Electrode (E°= 0

question 26

Multiple Choice

A voltaic cell consists of a Hg/Hg₂²⁺ electrode (E°= 0.85 V) and a Sn/Sn²⁺ electrode (E°= -0.14 V) . Calculate [Sn²⁺] if [Hg₂²⁺] = 0.24 M and E_cell = 1.04 V at 25°C.

• A) 0.00010 M
• B) 0.00070 M
• C) 0.0049 M
• D) 0.030 M
• E) 0.050 M

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