Calculate the Cell Potential for the Following Reaction That Takes

question 37

Multiple Choice

Calculate the cell potential for the following reaction that takes place in an electrochemical cell at 25°C. Mn(s) ∣ Mn²⁺(aq,1.28 M) Ag⁺(aq,0.000837 M) ∣ Ag(s)

• A) 1.98 V
• B) -1.28 V
• C) 0.00 V
• D) 1.79 V
• E) -0.84 V

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