Question

Calculate the standard electrode potential for the following half-reaction: Cu2+(aq) + 2e- --> Cu(s) given that the standard reduction potential for Cu2+(aq) is +0.34 V.

Answer 1

The standard electrode potential for the given half-reaction is the same as the standard reduction potential since the reaction is already written as a reduction. Therefore, the standard electrode potential for the half-reaction:Cu2+ aq  + 2e- --> Cu s is +0.34 V.