Answer: The standard cell potential for the cell is +0.51 V
Explanation:
Given : [tex]E^0_{Ni^{2+}/Ni}=-0.25V[/tex]
[tex]E^0_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}=-0.76V[/tex]
The given reaction is:
[tex]Ni^{2+}(aq)+Zn(s)\rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq)+Ni(s)[/tex]
As nickel is undergoing reduction, it acts as cathode and Zinc is undergoing oxidation, so it acts as anode.
[tex]E^0_{cell}=E^0_{cathode}-E^0_{anode}[/tex]
where both [tex]E^0[/tex] are standard reduction potentials.
Thus putting the values we get:
[tex]E^0_{cell}=-0.25-(-0.76)[/tex]
[tex]E^0_{cell}=0.51V[/tex]
Thus the standard cell potential for the cell is +0.51 V
