Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Electrochemical $\to$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the electrochemical cell depicted below? Ca | Ca²⁺(aq) || K⁺(aq) | K
Ca²⁺(aq) + 2e^- $\to$ Ca(s) ; $\varepsilon$ ^$\circ$ = -2.87 V
K⁺(aq) + e^- $\to$ K(s) ; $\varepsilon$ ^$\circ$ = -2.93 V

• A)The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 0.06 V.
• B)The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -5.80 V.
• C)The cell reaction is nonspontaneous with a standard cell potential of -0.06 V.
• D)The cell reaction is spontaneous with a standard cell potential of 5.80 V.
• E)The cell is at equilibrium.