What Is the Standard Cell Potential for a Voltaic Cell

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the standard cell potential for a voltaic cell using the Pb^2/Pb and Mg^2/Mg half-reactions? Which metal is the cathode? Standard Reduction
Potentials (volts) in Aqueous Solution 1.80 1.50 0.771 0.535 0.124 1.66 2.37 2.93

• A)(  2.25 V, Pb is the cathode)
• B)(  2.25 V, Mg is the cathode)
• C)(  2.25 V, Mg is the cathode)
• D)(  2.25 V, Pb is the cathode)
• E)(  2.49 V, Mg is the cathode)

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