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A voltaic cell is set up with one beaker containing 1.0 M Zn(NO 3) 2 and...

A voltaic cell is set up with one beaker containing 1.0 M Zn(NO 3) 2 and a zinc electrode, and another beaker containing 1.0 M Ni(NO 3) 2 and a nickel electrode. Given the following standard reduction potentials, answer the 3 questions below:

Zn2+(aq) + 2e → Zn(s) -0.76 V
Ni2+(aq) + 2e → Ni(s) -0.23V


Part a. Write out the half-cell reaction that occurs at the anode of the voltaic cell.
Part b. In which direction do electrons flow?   
Part c. What is the Eº cell? (Show your work.)

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