In the following electrochemical cell, which is the half reaction at the cathode? Cu 2+ (aq) + Ni (s) → Cu (s) + Ni 2+ (aq) Standard Reduction Potentials 2+ Ni (aq) + 2 e→→ Ni (s) -0.26 V Cu 2+ (aq) + 2e → Cu (s) 0.34 V Cu2+ (aq) + 2 e→→ Cu(s) Cu(s) → Cu²+ (aq) + 2 e¯ Ni(s) → Ni2+ (aq) + 2 e¯ Ni2+ (aq) + 2 e→→ Ni(s)

In the following electrochemical cell, which is the half reaction at the cathode? Cu 2+ (aq) + Ni (s) → Cu (s) + Ni 2+ (aq) Standard Reduction Potentials 2+ Ni (aq) + 2 e→→ Ni (s) -0.26 V Cu 2+ (aq) + 2e → Cu (s) 0.34 V Cu2+ (aq) + 2 e→→ Cu(s) Cu(s) → Cu²+ (aq) + 2 e¯ Ni(s) → Ni2+ (aq) + 2 e¯ Ni2+ (aq) + 2 e→→ Ni(s)

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