2. The cell Mg(s) + Cd²+(aq) → Mg²+ + Cd(s) has E° cell = +1.97 V. The cadmium electrode was dipped into a 0.6 M solution of CdSO4 and the magnesium electrode was dipped into a solution of unknown Mg2+ concentration. The potential of the cell was measured and was found to be Ecell +1.88 V. What was the unknown Mg2+ concentration? =

2. The cell Mg(s) + Cd²+(aq) → Mg²+ + Cd(s) has E° cell = +1.97 V. The cadmium electrode was dipped into a 0.6 M solution of CdSO4 and the magnesium electrode was dipped into a solution of unknown Mg2+ concentration. The potential of the cell was measured and was found to be Ecell +1.88 V. What was the unknown Mg2+ concentration? =

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