1. This question is about the redox reaction involving the half equations: Zn²+ + 2e e Zn E° = - 0.76 volts Cu2+ + 2e 2 Cu E° = + 0.34 volts а. Draw a labelled diagram of a cell formed from copper, zinc and suitable solutions. b. Write an equation to show the overall reaction occurring when a current is drawn from this cell. с. Which of the two metals, zinc or copper, is the more reactive? d. How is this apparent from the Ee values above? е. Which metal is losing electrons? f. How does this fit with the term OIL RIG?

1. This question is about the redox reaction involving the half equations: Zn²+ + 2e e Zn E° = - 0.76 volts Cu2+ + 2e 2 Cu E° = + 0.34 volts а. Draw a labelled diagram of a cell formed from copper, zinc and suitable solutions. b. Write an equation to show the overall reaction occurring when a current is drawn from this cell. с. Which of the two metals, zinc or copper, is the more reactive? d. How is this apparent from the Ee values above? е. Which metal is losing electrons? f. How does this fit with the term OIL RIG?

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