8.4 - Standard Electrode Potentials and Cell Potential

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does E° represent in electrochemistry?

💡 Hint: Consider the reference point used in electrochemistry.

Question 2

Easy

What is the standard reference electrode called?

💡 Hint: Think of the electrode assigned as having a potential of 0.00 V.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the standard electrode potential of the Standard Hydrogen Electrode?

  • 0.76 V
  • 0.34 V
  • 0.00 V

💡 Hint: It acts as the baseline for measuring other electrodes.

Question 2

True or False: A positive E°_cell indicates a non-spontaneous reaction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens in spontaneous reactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the standard cell potential for a galvanic cell involving Ni²⁺/Ni (-0.25 V) and Ag⁺/Ag (+0.80 V). Determine if the reaction is spontaneous.

💡 Hint: Remember that spontaneous reactions have positive E°_cell.

Question 2

Explain how you can determine which metal will undergo oxidation when looking at the table of standard electrode potentials.

💡 Hint: Think about the tendency of elements to lose electrons.

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