For the Zn–Cu voltaic cell shown in Figure , we haveZn(s) + Cu2+(aq, 1 M2)----->Zn2+(aq), 1 M) + Cu(s) E°cell = 1.10 VGiven that the standard reduction potential of Zn2+ to Zn(s) is -0.76 V, calculate the E°red for the reduction of Cu2+ to Cu:Cu2+ (aq, 1 M) + 2 e----->Cu(s)

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For the Zn–Cu voltaic cell shown in Figure , we have
Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq, 1 M2)----->Zn2+(aq), 1 M) + Cu(s) E°cell = 1.10 V
Given that the standard reduction potential of Zn2+ to Zn(s) is -0.76 V, calculate the E°red for the reduction of Cu2+ to Cu:
Cu2+ (aq, 1 M) + 2 e----->Cu(s)

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