Question: Write the schematic representation and reaction of the cell composed of SHE and cadmium electrode. Deduce the half-reaction potential of the cadmium electrode from the

Write the schematic representation and reaction of the cell composed of SHE and cadmium electrode. Deduce the half-reaction potential of the cadmium electrode from the E°cell = - 0.403 V. Is the reaction spontaneous or not? Why or why not? If it is not spontaneous, how should the schematic representation be written to make it spontaneous?


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