8.4.3 - Standard Electrode Potential Values and their Significance
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What does a positive standard electrode potential (E°) indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about which substance is likely to gain electrons.
What is the standard electrode potential of the SHE?
💡 Hint: This is our reference point for other electrodes.
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What is the significance of a positive standard electrode potential (E°)?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of oxidizing agents in redox reactions.
True or False: E°_cell must always be positive for a reaction to occur.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in electrolytic cells.
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Consider two half-reactions: A²⁺ + 2e⁻ ⇌ A(s) E° = +0.76 V and B²⁺ + 2e⁻ ⇌ B(s) E° = -0.44 V. Which species would act as the reducing agent if combined in a galvanic cell?
💡 Hint: Compare E° values to determine the roles of oxidizing and reducing agents.
Calculate the cell potential and determine spontaneity of the reaction between Ag⁺ and Cu with E° values of +0.80 V and -0.34 V respectively.
💡 Hint: Follow the formula for E°_cell using cathode and anode values.
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