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Question
Construct a labelled diagram for the following cell:
`Zn|Zn^(2+)(1M)||H^+(1M)|H_(2(g,1atm))|Pt`
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Solution
In the given representation of the cell, a standard Zn2+(1M)|Zn electrode is combined with standard hydrogen electrode to form the cell:
`Zn|Zn^(2+)(1M)||H^+(1M)|H_(2(g,1atm))|Pt`

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