For a cell described below, answer the questions that follow. (A). What would be the INITIAL cell potential of the reaction when [ Zn2+] is 1.0 M and that of [Pb2+] is 0.5M (in volts)? Express answer in THREE SIGNIFICANT FIGURES. (B). What are the concentration of each ion when the cell potential equals zero? Express answer in THREE SIGNIFICANT FIGURES      B1. [Zn2+] = ???      B2. [Pb2+] = ??? (C). As the cell operates at constant temperature, will the cell potential increase, decrease, or remain constant with time? Explain.

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For a cell described below, answer the questions that follow.

(A). What would be the INITIAL cell potential of the reaction when [ Zn2+] is 1.0 M and that of [Pb2+] is 0.5M (in volts)? Express answer in THREE SIGNIFICANT FIGURES.

(B). What are the concentration of each ion when the cell potential equals zero? Express answer in THREE SIGNIFICANT FIGURES

     B1. [Zn2+] = ???

     B2. [Pb2+] = ???

(C). As the cell operates at constant temperature, will the cell potential increase, decrease, or remain constant with time? Explain.

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II Pb2* tag) I Pb(s)
Transcribed Image Text:Zne) I Zn2* ag) II Pb2* tag) I Pb(s)
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