The cell potential (Ecell) of a galvanic cell made using the redox couples H+/H2 and Zn2+/Zn is +0.55 V at 25 ºC when the concentration of zinc ions is 1.2 M and the partial pressure of H2 is 1.0 atm. What is the pH of the cathode solution? Zn2+ + 2 e– → Zn(s), Eº = –0.76 V

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The cell potential (Ecell) of a galvanic cell made using the redox couples H+/H2 and Zn2+/Zn is +0.55 V at 25 ºC when the concentration of zinc ions is 1.2 and the partial pressure of H2 is 1.0 atm. What is the pH of the cathode solution?

Zn2+ + 2 e → Zn(s), Eº = –0.76 V

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