The free energy change for the following reaction at 25 °C, when [Cu2+] = 1.11 M and [Cr3+] = 3.59×10-3 M, is -638 kJ: 3Cu2+(1.11 M) + 2Cr(s) → 3Cu(s) + 2Cr3+(3.59×10-3 M)     ΔG = -638 kJ What is the cell potential for the reaction as written under these conditions? Answer: ____   V Would this reaction be spontaneous in the forward or the reverse direction?

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The free energy change for the following reaction at 25 °C, when [Cu2+] = 1.11 M and [Cr3+] = 3.59×10-3 M, is -638 kJ:

3Cu2+(1.11 M) + 2Cr(s) → 3Cu(s) + 2Cr3+(3.59×10-3 M)     ΔG = -638 kJ

What is the cell potential for the reaction as written under these conditions?

Answer: ____   V

Would this reaction be spontaneous in the forward or the reverse direction?

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