A battery relies on the oxidation of magnesium and the reduction of Cu*. The initial concentrations of Mg+ and Cut are 1.0 x 10M and 1.5 M, respectively, in 1.0-liter half-cells. a. What is the initial voltage of the battery? b. What is the voltage of the battery after delivering 5.0 A for 8.0 h? c. How long can the battery deliver 5.0 A before going dead?

A battery relies on the oxidation of magnesium and the reduction of Cu*. The initial concentrations of Mg+ and Cut are 1.0 x 10M and 1.5 M, respectively, in 1.0-liter half-cells. a. What is the initial voltage of the battery? b. What is the voltage of the battery after delivering 5.0 A for 8.0 h? c. How long can the battery deliver 5.0 A before going dead?

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