The EPA is collecting water samples from the Allegheny River and testing for lead ionconcentrations. They are measuring concentrations using an lead ion selective electrode.Al (s) | Al³* (1.4 x 10) || Pb²*they measure a value of 1.45 V. Write a balanced redox reaction. What is [Pb2*] in the watersample? The EPA limit for drinkable water is 0.06 mg/L. Is the water drinkable?13+(?) Pb (s). When they put the electrode in the water solution

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The EPA is collecting water samples from the Allegheny River and testing for lead ion concentrations. They are measuring concentrations using an lead ion selective electrode. Al (s) | Al* (1.4 x 10) || Pb²* (?)| Pb (s). When they put the electrode in the water solution they measure a value of 1.45 V. Write a balanced redox reaction. What is [Pb2*] in the water sample? The EPA limit for drinkable water is 0.06 mg/L. Is the water drinkable?

The EPA is collecting water samples from the Allegheny River and testing for lead ion concentrations. They are measuring concentrations using an lead ion selective electrode. Al (s) | Al* (1.4 x 10) || Pb²* (?)| Pb (s). When they put the electrode in the water solution they measure a value of 1.45 V. Write a balanced redox reaction. What is [Pb2*] in the water sample? The EPA limit for drinkable water is 0.06 mg/L. Is the water drinkable?

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