Based on the reduction potentials given in the table above, which of the following gives the balanced chemical equation and the correct standard cell potential for a galvanic cell involving Sc3+(aq) and Mn2+(aq)?   a) 2Sc(s)+3Mn2+(aq)⇄2Sc3+(aq)+3Mn(s) E°=+

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Half-Reaction                                           E°(V)
Mn2+(aq)+2e−→Mn(s)                         −1.18
Sc3+(aq)+3e−→Sc(s)                            −2.08
 
Based on the reduction potentials given in the table above, which of the following gives the balanced chemical equation and the correct standard cell potential for a galvanic cell involving Sc3+(aq) and Mn2+(aq)?
 
a) 2Sc(s)+3Mn2+(aq)⇄2Sc3+(aq)+3Mn(s) E°=+0.90V
b) 2Sc(s)+3Mn2+(aq)⇄2Sc3+(aq)+3Mn(s) E°=+0.62V
c) 2Sc3+(aq)+3Mn(s)⇄2Sc(s)+3Mn2+(aq) E°=−0.90V
d) 2Sc3+(aq)+3Mn(s)⇄2Sc(s)+3Mn2+(aq) E°=−0.62V
 
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