Given the hypothetical metal samples α, β, and γ were placed in an electrochemical cell as electrodes with their corresponding mettalic ions α3+, β2+, and γ3+ as their electrolytes. The following standard cell potentials were observed and recorded: Trial Anode Cathode E°cell 1 γ α 0.72 V 2 α β 0.53 V 3 γ β 1.25 V   And given that the standard reduction potential of γ is -2.38V, what is the standard reduction potential of α?     -1.13 V

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Given the hypothetical metal samples α, β, and γ were placed in an electrochemical cell as electrodes with their corresponding mettalic ions α3+, β2+, and γ3+ as their electrolytes. The following standard cell potentials were observed and recorded:

Trial Anode Cathode E°cell
1 γ α 0.72 V
2 α β 0.53 V
3 γ β 1.25 V

 

And given that the standard reduction potential of γ is -2.38V, what is the standard reduction potential of α?

   

-1.13 V

   

+3.10 V

   

-1.66 V

   

+1.66 V

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