al. 2. An electrochemical cell is set up with the following configuration: Hg|Hg"||Mn*"|Mn. The solutions are, respectively, 0.1 M Hg(NO3)2 (aq) and 0.1 M Mn(NO,)2 (aq). A voltmeter connected between the two electrodes reads -2.16 V. a. Write the two half-reactions for the cell as written. b. The standard reduction potential for Mn + 2e → Mn is E° = -1.18 V. Using this value as a reference, what is the standard reduction potential for Hg- Hg according to this experiment? Which metal and metal ion from this system will react spontaneously when combined?

al. 2. An electrochemical cell is set up with the following configuration: Hg|Hg"||Mn*"|Mn. The solutions are, respectively, 0.1 M Hg(NO3)2 (aq) and 0.1 M Mn(NO,)2 (aq). A voltmeter connected between the two electrodes reads -2.16 V. a. Write the two half-reactions for the cell as written. b. The standard reduction potential for Mn + 2e → Mn is E° = -1.18 V. Using this value as a reference, what is the standard reduction potential for Hg- Hg according to this experiment? Which metal and metal ion from this system will react spontaneously when combined?

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