Utilizing the Half-Cell Potential Information Provided in Table 10

question 9

Multiple Choice

Utilizing the half-cell potential information provided in Table 10.1, what can you say about the following two half reactions?
Mg⁺²_(aq) + 2e^-  Mg_(s) Potential = -2.38 V
Cu⁺²_(aq) + 2e^-  Cu_(s) Potential = +0.34 V

• A) Magnesium ions will more likely undergo reduction than copper ions.
• B) Magnesium ions will be reduced by copper metal.
• C) Copper ions will more likely undergo reduction than magnesium ions.
• D) Copper ions will be reduced by magnesium metal.
• E) Both c and d