Question
Chemistry Question on Standard electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
An electrochemical cell is made by connecting Nickel and Chromium electrodes. With the help of information given below, the correct value of standard cell potential, would be:
Ni2++2e−→Ni(s) E0 = – 0.25V
Cr3++3e−→Cr(s) E0 = – 0.74V
A
-0.49 V
B
-0.49 V
C
-0.99 V
D
-0.99 V
Answer
-0.49 V
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): -0.49 V