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xFusion

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can anyone tell me when calculating potential difference,
Zn -> Zn2+ + 2e
Ag- +e -> Ag
Would the standard potential calculation for Ag be 0.8V or 1.6V since 2 Ag ions would be needed to balance the equation.
 

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You do not need to double the voltage to balance it.

Even if its 10 Ag, you don't need to increase the voltage.
 

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You do not need to double the voltage to balance it.

Even if its 10 Ag, you don't need to increase the voltage.

lol the one trick to calculating emfs, i have also seen a question like that but with volumes of gases at room temp instead
 

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