Cu/Cu2+ half cell Eo

• Cu2+ (aq) + H2(g) ? Cu(s) + 2 H+(aq)

• Measured Eo = +0.34 V

• Therefore, Eo for Cu2+ + 2e- ? Cu is ??

Overall reaction is reduction of Cu2+ by H2 gas.

+0.34 V

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