Consider two cells involving two metals X and Y In the first cell electrons flow from the

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Consider two cells involving two metals X and Y

X(s) X (aq)| H+ (aq), H(g, 1 bar)|Pt(s) X(s) X+ (aq)||Y+ (aq) Y(s)

In the first cell electrons flow from the metal X to the standard hydrogen electrode. In the second cell electrons flow from metal X to metal Y. Is E°X+/X greater or less than zero? Is E°X+/X 7 EY2+/Y? Explain.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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