If the $E^{0}$ values for $Mg^{+2} | Mg$,$Zn^{+2} | Zn$,and $Fe^{+2} | Fe$ are $-2.37 \ V$,$-0.76 \ V$,and $-0.44 \ V$ respectively,which statement is correct?

  • A
    $Mg$ oxidizes $Fe$.
  • B
    $Zn$ oxidizes $Fe$.
  • C
    $Zn$ reduces $Mg^{+2}$.
  • D
    $Zn$ reduces $Fe^{+2}$.

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Given $E^{0}_{Fe^{3+}|Fe} = -0.036 \, V$ and $E^{0}_{Fe^{2+}|Fe} = -0.439 \, V$,the standard electrode potential for the reaction $Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + e^{-} \rightarrow Fe^{2+}_{(aq)}$ is ........... $V$.

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Given $E_{Fe^{+3}/Fe}^{\circ} = -0.036 \ V$ and $E_{Fe^{+2}/Fe}^{\circ} = -0.439 \ V$,calculate the standard electrode potential for the reaction: $Fe^{+3}_{(aq)} + e^{-} \rightarrow Fe^{+2}_{(aq)}$ (in $V$)

What is to be done to determine the potential of any half cell?

Calculate $E^o_{cell}$ for the following cell in $V$:
$Zn_{(s)} | Zn^{2+}_{(aq.)} || Ag^{+}_{(aq.)} | Ag_{(s)}$
Given: $E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.76 \ V$ ; $E^o_{Ag^{+}/Ag} = 0.80 \ V$

Calculate the standard potential of a cell having the following electrode reactions:
$Cd_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Cd_{(s)}$ $E^{\circ} = -0.403 \ V$
$Zn_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Zn_{(s)}$ $E^{\circ} = -0.763 \ V$ (in $V$)

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