A galvanic cell combines and to give the cell reaction Zn(s) + Cu ^ 2+ (aq) Zn ^ 2+…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

Problem

A galvanic cell combines

\text{Zn(s)}

and

\text{Cu}^{2+}(aq)

to give the cell reaction

\text{Zn(s)} + \text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+}(aq) + \text{Cu(s)}

The standard cell potential for this reaction is

+1.10\,\text{V}

. Determine whether the forward reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions. Answer “yes” or “no” and justify in one sentence.