A metal "X" is used as a "sacrificial" anode on hulls of salt water vessels made of iron. The effect is to reverse the oxidation of iron to iron (II) by causing X to oxidize to the X ion. Calculate the voltage (in V, to two decimal places) for this reaction if it takes place under standard conditions. The standard reduction potential for X is -0.89 V (minus 0.89 V).

A metal "X" is used as a "sacrificial" anode on hulls of salt water vessels made of iron. The effect is to reverse the oxidation of iron to iron (II) by causing X to oxidize to the X ion. Calculate the voltage (in V, to two decimal places) for this reaction if it takes place under standard conditions. The standard reduction potential for X is -0.89 V (minus 0.89 V).

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