Answer:
a. 1.23 V
b. No maximum
Explanation:
There is some info missing. I think this is the complete question.
A certain half-reaction has a standard reduction potential E°red = +0.13V. An engineer proposes using this half-reaction at the anode of a galvanic cell that must provide at least 1.10V of electrical power. The cell will operate under standard conditions. Note for advanced students: assume the engineer requires this half-reaction to happen at the anode of the cell.
The standard cell potential (E°cell) is the difference between the standard reduction potential of the cathode and the standard reduction potential of the anode.
E°cell = E°red, cat - E°red, an
If E°cell must be at least 1.10 V (E°cell > 1.10 V),
E°red, cat - E°red, an > 1.10 V
E°red, cat - 0.13V > 1.10 V
E°red, cat > 1.23 V
The minimum standard reduction potential is 1.23 V while there is no maximum standard reduction potential.
