Nernst Equation Example

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A voltaic cell is constructed using a Cd/Cd $^{2+}$ half cell and a Sn $^{2+}$ /Sn half cell. Write out the balanced equation, determine E $^\circ$ , and calculate the cell potential at 25 $^\circ$ C if [Cd $^{2+}$ ] = 0.50 M and [Sn $^{2+}$ ] = 0.30 M.

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