36. A Voltaic cell is made from lead and manganese at standard state conditions. What happens to the lead and manganese electrodes over time? current Mn Anode Pb Cathode Reduction half-reaction Pb2+ (aq) + 2e → Pb(s) -0.13 V Mn2+(aq) + 2e → Mn(s) -1.18 V A) Nothing, this cell would not have spontaneous electron flow. B) The lead electrode would shrink over time and the manganese electrode would grow. C) The manganese electrode would shrink over time and the lead electrode would grow. D) Both electrodes would get larger over time. E) Both electrodes would shrink over time.

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36. A Voltaic cell is made from lead and manganese at standard state conditions. What happens to the lead
and manganese electrodes over time?
current
Mn Anode
Pb Cathode
Reduction half-reaction
Pb2+ (aq) + 2e → Pb(s) -0.13 V
Mn2+(aq) + 2e → Mn(s) -1.18 V
A) Nothing, this cell would not have spontaneous electron flow.
B) The lead electrode would shrink over time and the manganese electrode would grow.
C) The manganese electrode would shrink over time and the lead electrode would grow.
D) Both electrodes would get larger over time.
E) Both electrodes would shrink over time.
Transcribed Image Text:36. A Voltaic cell is made from lead and manganese at standard state conditions. What happens to the lead and manganese electrodes over time? current Mn Anode Pb Cathode Reduction half-reaction Pb2+ (aq) + 2e → Pb(s) -0.13 V Mn2+(aq) + 2e → Mn(s) -1.18 V A) Nothing, this cell would not have spontaneous electron flow. B) The lead electrode would shrink over time and the manganese electrode would grow. C) The manganese electrode would shrink over time and the lead electrode would grow. D) Both electrodes would get larger over time. E) Both electrodes would shrink over time.
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