Chemistry
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Author: Raymond Chang Dr., Kenneth Goldsby Professor
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.11QP
Calculate the standard emf of a cell that uses the Mg/Mg2+and Cu/Cu2+ half-cell reactions at 25°C. Write the equation for the cell reaction that occurs under standard-state conditions.
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