Question
Calculate the standard electrode potential of the Mg2+ / Mg electrode for a cell in which the cell reaction is
Mg(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Mg2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)
Given that, [Mg2+] = 0.1 M, [Ag+] = 0.01 M
E°Ag/Ag = + 0.80, Ecell = + 2.90 V
Solution
The cell is
Mg(s) | Mg2+ (aq) (0.1 M) || Ag+ (aq) (0.01 M) | Ag(s)
and the Ecell is given by
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