A voltaic cell is constructed that uses the following reaction and operates at 298 K. (a) What is the emf of this cell under standard conditions? v (b) What is the emf of this cell when [Ni2+] = 2.33 M and [Zn²+] = 0.151 M? V (c) What is the emf of the cell when [Ni²+] = 0.182 M and [Zn²+] = 0.933 M? Zn(s) + Ni²+ (aq) → Zn²+ (aq) + Ni(s)

A voltaic cell is constructed that uses the following reaction and operates at 298 K. (a) What is the emf of this cell under standard conditions? v (b) What is the emf of this cell when [Ni2+] = 2.33 M and [Zn²+] = 0.151 M? V (c) What is the emf of the cell when [Ni²+] = 0.182 M and [Zn²+] = 0.933 M? Zn(s) + Ni²+ (aq) → Zn²+ (aq) + Ni(s)

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