4. A voltaic cell consists of a nickel electrode in a solution of nickel (II) ions and a cobalt electrode in a solution of cobalt (II) ions. The nickel is the cathode and its reduction potential is -0.236 V. a) Write the half-reaction that happens at the anode. b) If Ecall is 0.046 V, what is the potential for the oxidation half-reaction?

4. A voltaic cell consists of a nickel electrode in a solution of nickel (II) ions and a cobalt electrode in a solution of cobalt (II) ions. The nickel is the cathode and its reduction potential is -0.236 V. a) Write the half-reaction that happens at the anode. b) If Ecall is 0.046 V, what is the potential for the oxidation half-reaction?

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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