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The EMF of a cell is obtained from the standard potentials as

  • A.the sum of the two potentials
  • B.the product of the two potentials
  • C.cathode potential minus anode potential
  • D.anode potential minus cathode potential

Answer: C

Correct answer: cathode potential minus anode potential

The cell EMF is

\[ E^\circ_{cell} = E^\circ_{cathode} - E^\circ_{anode} \]

with both taken as reduction potentials. For the Daniell cell that is \( 0.34 - (-0.76) = 1.10 \) V. A positive result confirms the reaction as written is spontaneous; a negative one means the cell would run the other way.

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