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The standard reduction potential for the Zn^2+(aq)/Zn (s) half cell is -0.76V. Write the reactions occurring at the electrodes

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The standard reduction potential for the Zn2+(aq)/Zn (s) half cell is -0.76V. Write the reactions occurring at the electrodes when coupled with standard hydrogen electrode (SHE).

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At anode : Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e-

At cathode : 2H+ + 2e- → H2(g)

Zn(s) + 2H+(al) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e-

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