(a) Use standard reduction potentials to calculate the potential of a silver-zinc cell that uses a basic...

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(a) Use standard reduction potentials to calculate the potential of a silver-zinc cell that uses a basic electrolyte.

The silver oxide is reduced from Ag2O to Ag, and zinc metal is oxidized to Zn(OH)2.

(b) Does the potential of this cell change as the cell is discharged? Explain.

(c) Would this cell make a good battery? Explain your answer.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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