Use the standard reduction potentials given below to predict if a reaction will occur between Hg(s) and Br₂ (1), when the two are brought in contact via standard half-cells in a voltaic cell. red Br₂ (1) + 2e¯¯ → 2Br¯(aq) Eº Hg²+ (aq) + 2e¯¯ → Hg(1) E red = 1.080 V : 0.855 V - If a reaction will occur, write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction, assuming that the product

Use the standard reduction potentials given below to predict if a reaction will occur between Hg(s) and Br₂ (1), when the two are brought in contact via standard half-cells in a voltaic cell. red Br₂ (1) + 2e¯¯ → 2Br¯(aq) Eº Hg²+ (aq) + 2e¯¯ → Hg(1) E red = 1.080 V : 0.855 V - If a reaction will occur, write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction, assuming that the product

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