**Problem 2: Electrochemical Cell Calculation**Calculate \( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \) for the following electrochemical cell:\[ \text{Ni(s)} | \text{Ni}^{2+} (\text{aq}) || \text{Hg}_2^{2+} (\text{aq}) | \text{Hg(l)} \]Given:- \( E^\circ_{\text{cathode}} = 0.79 \, \text{V} \)**Explanation:**This problem involves calculating the standard cell potential (\( E^\circ_{\text{cell}} \)) for a given electrochemical cell. The cell notation represents a galvanic cell with nickel metal and a mercury-based electrolyte. The reduction potential for the cathode (mercury half-cell) is given as 0.79 volts.

Given electrochemical cell : We have to calculate the E0cell for the above cell.

2- Calculate E° cell for the following electrochemical cell: Ni(s) | Ni2*(aq) || Hg2*(aq) | Hg(I) E° cathode = 0.79 V %3D

2- Calculate E° cell for the following electrochemical cell: Ni(s) | Ni2(aq) || Hg2(aq) | Hg(I) E° cathode = 0.79 V %3D

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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