AP Chemistry
9.9 Cell Potential and Free Energy
9.8 Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells
A student constructs a standard galvanic cell by connecting a zinc half-cell to a copper half-cell using a salt bridge and a wire. The standard reduction potentials for the two half-reactions are given in the table below.
Which of the following balanced net-ionic equations represents the thermodynamically favorable reaction that occurs as the cell operates under standard conditions?
| Half-reaction | \(E^\circ \text{ (V)}\) |
|---|---|
| \(\text{Cu}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2\,e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu(s)}\) | \(+0.34\) |
| \(\text{Zn}^{2+}\text{(aq)} + 2\,e^- \rightarrow \text{Zn(s)}\) | \(-0.76\) |
Which of the following balanced net-ionic equations represents the thermodynamically favorable reaction that occurs as the cell operates under standard conditions?
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