(A) Should the displacement of Cu²⁺ from aqueous solution by Al(s) go to completion? Base your assessment on the value of K for the displacement reaction. We determined E°_cell for this reaction in Example 19-6.

Example 19-6

Will aluminum metal displace Cu²⁺ ion from aqueous solution? That is, will a spontaneous reaction occur in the forward direction for the following reaction?

(B) Should the reaction of Sn(s) and Pb²⁺(aq) go to completion? Explain.

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2 Al(s) + 3 Cu²+ (1 M) 3 Cu(s) + 2 Al³+ (1 M)