Give the cell potential formula for the Daniell cell and the Copper-Silver cell.

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(N/A) The cell potential formula is given by $E^o_{cell} = E^o_{cathode} - E^o_{anode}$.
$1$. For the Daniell cell ($Zn-Cu$ cell):
$E^o_{cell} = E^o_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} - E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}$
$2$. For the Copper-Silver cell ($Cu-Ag$ cell):
$E^o_{cell} = E^o_{Ag^{+}/Ag} - E^o_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}$

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