4. Oxidation: Zn(s) → Zn (aq) + 2e E'a -+0.76V Reduction: Cu" (aq)+2e Cu(s) Net reaction: Zn(s) + Cu" (aq) →Cu(s) +Zn" (aq) P'=+0.34 a) What is the En? b) Calculate the AG° and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or not spontaneous.

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4. Oxidation:
Zn(s) → Zn" (aq) + 2e
E'n =+0.76V
Reduction:
Cu"(aq) + 2e → Cu(s)
E'red=+ 0.34
Net reaction: Zn(s) +Cu (aq) → Cu(s) + Zn" (aq)
a) What is the E"an?
b) Calculate the AG° and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or not
spontaneous.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Oxidation: Zn(s) → Zn" (aq) + 2e E'n =+0.76V Reduction: Cu"(aq) + 2e → Cu(s) E'red=+ 0.34 Net reaction: Zn(s) +Cu (aq) → Cu(s) + Zn" (aq) a) What is the E"an? b) Calculate the AG° and determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or not spontaneous.
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