Consider the following standard reduction potentials. Reduction Half-Reaction Eo (volts) Cr3+(aq) + 3e- → Cr(s) - 0.74 Cd2+(aq) + 2e- → Cd(s) - 0.40 Ni2+(aq) + 2e- → Ni(s) - 0.23 The Cr/Cr3+ half-reaction can be paired with the other two to produce voltaic cells because ________

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Consider the following standard reduction potentials.

Reduction Half-Reaction

Eo (volts)

Cr3+(aq) + 3e- → Cr(s)

- 0.74

Cd2+(aq) + 2e- → Cd(s)

- 0.40

Ni2+(aq) + 2e- → Ni(s)

- 0.23

The Cr/Cr3+ half-reaction can be paired with the other two to produce voltaic cells because ________

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