Calculate ∆G at 25°C for the following galvanic cell: Mg(s) | Mg2+(aq) || Cu2+(aq) | Cu(s), given these reduction potentials: Mg2+(aq) + 2e- → Mg(s) E° = -2.37V Cu2+(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s) E° = +0.34V
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