Determine E°_cell for the Reaction

question 65

Multiple Choice

Determine E°_cell for the reaction:
Pb(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) → Pb²⁺(aq) + Zn(s) .
The half reactions are:
Pb²⁺(aq) + 2 e^- → Pb(s) E° = -0.125 V
Zn²+(aq) + 2 e^- → Zn(s) E° = -0.763 V

• A)0.638 V
• B)-0.638 V
• C)0.888 V
• D)-1.276 V
• E)-0.888 V

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