Will the following reaction be spontaneous under standard conditions? Zn(s) + 2H*(aq) → Zn+2(aq) + H2(g) Zn -0.76V OV Zn+2 + 2e- -→ 2H+ + 2e- H2 Yes No

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Will the following reaction be
spontaneous under standard conditions?
Zn(s) + 2H*(aq) → Zn+2(aq) + H2(g)
Zn+2 + 2e-→ Zn -0.76V
2H+ + 2e-→ H2
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Yes
No
Transcribed Image Text:Will the following reaction be spontaneous under standard conditions? Zn(s) + 2H*(aq) → Zn+2(aq) + H2(g) Zn+2 + 2e-→ Zn -0.76V 2H+ + 2e-→ H2 OV Yes No
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