Standard potentials are measured against the standard hydrogen electrode (S.H.E.). Because it is not always convenient to use a S.H.E., often other reference electrodes are used. The saturated calomel electrode (S.C.E.) is one commonly used reference electrode, with a potential of +0.242 V versus the S.H.E. Using a table of standard reductions, determine what the potential of each reduction below would be versus the S.C.E.
a) Cu2+(aq) + 2e- ⇌ Cu(s) E° = V
b) Al3+(aq) + 3e- ⇌ Al(s) E° = V