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The Zinc/silver oxide cell is used in hearing aids and electric watches
`ZnrarrZn^(2+)+2bare`
`E^@=0.76V`
Ag_2O+H_2O+2barerarr2Ag+2OH^(-)`
`E^@=0.344V`
Which is oxidised and which is reduced?

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