Given the hypothetical metal samples a, B, and y were placed in an electrochemical cell as electrodes with their corresponding mettalicions a, 2, and y as their electrolytes. The following standard cell patentials were observed and recorded Cathode E cell Trial Anode 0.72 V 0.53 V 2. 3. 1.25 V Y. And given that the standard reduction potential of y is -2.38V, what is the standard reduction potential of a?

Given the hypothetical metal samples a, B, and y were placed in an electrochemical cell as electrodes with their corresponding mettalicions a, 2, and y as their electrolytes. The following standard cell patentials were observed and recorded Cathode E cell Trial Anode 0.72 V 0.53 V 2. 3. 1.25 V Y. And given that the standard reduction potential of y is -2.38V, what is the standard reduction potential of a?

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