Calculate the Standard Potential When the Two Half-Cells Below Are

question 10

Essay

Calculate the standard potential when the two half-cells below are connected via a salt bridge and potentiometer.Which species are the reducing agent and oxidizing agent? + 2 H⁺ + 2 e^- ⇋ + H₂O E° = 1.589 V
Mg(OH)₂ (s)+ 2 e^- ⇋ Mg (s)+ 2 OH^- E° = -2.690 V

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