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How can we determine the cell potential for any given electrochemical cell using standard reduction potentials?

April 26, 2017CELL determine electrochemical given potential potentials reduction standard

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How can we determine the cell potential for any given electrochemical cell using standard reduction potentials?

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Cell potentials for half-reactions are typically listed as reductions (reduction potentials), i.e. a positive value for Ecell tells us the electrode material easily accepts (gains) electrons, a negative Ecell means that the electrode material donates (loses) electrons in reference to hydrogen.