Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Four couples have these standard potentials: is , is , is and is . Any two can be joined to make a cell. Find the largest and the smallest cell potential.
is a reduction potential, measured against the standard hydrogen electrode, which is , at , and . . Reversing a half-reaction changes the sign of . Multiplying it changes nothing.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The order. From low to high: Al, Pb, Cu, .
Step 2. Largest. is the cathode and aluminium is the anode: .
Step 3. Smallest. The gaps between neighbours are , and volts. The smallest is lead and copper: .
Answer: is the largest and the smallest.
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