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E°cell > 0→ spontaneous in the forward direction → E°cathode > E°anode
ESCE = 0.242 V → higher → cathode
Ni2+ + 2e- → Ni E°cell = -0.23 V → lower → anode
The saturated calomel electrode, abbreviated SCE, is often used as a reference electrode in making electrochemical measurements. The SCE is composed of mercury in contact with a saturated solution of calomel (Hg2Cl2). The electrolyte solution is saturated KCl. ESCE is +0.242 V relative to the standard hydrogen electrode. Calculate the potential for each of the following galvanic cells containing a saturated calomel electrode and the given half-cell components at standard conditions. In each case, indicate whether the SCE is the cathode or the anode. Standard reduction potentials are found in Table 17‑1.
e. Ni2+ + 2e- → Ni