Oxidation half-reaction: Zn (s) + 2 OH ⁻(aq) ⇌ZnO (s) + H₂O (l) + 2 e⁻ Eox = +1.28 V
Reduction half-reaction: 2 MnO₂(s) + H₂O(l) + 2e⁻ Mn₂O₃(s) + 2OH⁻(aq) 8°red = +0.15 V
Given the half-reaction potentials above, what is the total cell potential of an alkaline battery in volts (V)?
