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20. Electrochemistry - Part 1 of 3
20. Electrochemistry / Cell Potential: Standard / Problem 7

Provide the balanced equation and calculate the value of E° for the formation of O2 and H2O from H2O2 given the following half-reactions and corresponding E° values:

H2O2(aq) + 2 H+(aq) + 2e → 2 H2O(l)                E°H2O2→H2O = 1.78 V

O2(g) + 2 H+(aq) + 2e → H2O2(aq)                     E°O2→H2O2 = 0.70 V

Determine if the reaction is spontaneous under standard-state conditions.

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