What must be true for a spontaneous reaction in an electrochemical cell?

The overall cell potential must be positive.

The overall cell potential must be negative.

The cathode's standard reduction potential must be positive.

The cathode's standard reduction potential must be negative.

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Patrick Stout

5 February, 11:56

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Jason Trevino · Answer 1

The answer is D) The cathode's standard reduction potential must be negative

What must be true for a spontaneous reaction in an electrochemical cell?The overall cell potential must be positive.The overall cell potential must be negative.The cathode's standard reduction potential must be positive.The cathode's standard reduction potential must be negative.