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Suppose a galvanic cell contains one nickel electrode and one copper electrode. At 25°C, nickel has a negative reduction potential and copper has a positive reduction potential. At which electrode will reduction occur? Explain.

I believe the copper will be oxidized and the nickel reduced: Right?
10 years ago

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Answered by DrBob222
What are the potentials? I could look them up but I should use numbers from your text/notes.
10 years ago
Answered by Morgan
I believe the reduction values are .15 (copper) and -.25 (nickel)
10 years ago

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