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Chem 116 - General Chemistry II

Determining Standard Net Cell Potential - Video Solution

What is the standard net cell potential (E˚cell) for the redox reaction shown below?

2 Mn3+(aq) + 2 I(aq) ➞ 2 Mn2+(aq) + I2(s)   E˚cell = ?

Given:
Mn3+(aq) + e- ➞ Mn2+(aq)   E˚ = +1.61 V
I2(s) + 2 e- ➞ 2 I(aq)   E˚ = +0.54 V

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