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5. A Galvanic cell is represented as Mg(s)| Mg2+ (aq) || Ag* (aq) |Ag (s) a) What is oxidized in this process? b) Write the equation for that oxidation half reaction. c) What is an electrode called which is undergoing oxidation? d) Write the equation for that reduction half reaction. e) What is an electrode called which is undergoing reduction? f) Draw a galvanic cell for the above reaction. Indicate the solution that you will put in your salt bridge. Indicate the direction of electron flow in the external circuit. Indicate the direction of movement of all the positive and negative ions in this cell.

5. A Galvanic cell is represented as Mg(s)| Mg2+ (aq) || Ag* (aq) |Ag (s) a) What is oxidized in this process? b) Write the equation for that oxidation half reaction. c) What is an electrode called which is undergoing oxidation? d) Write the equation for that reduction half reaction. e) What is an electrode called which is undergoing reduction? f) Draw a galvanic cell for the above reaction. Indicate the solution that you will put in your salt bridge. Indicate the direction of electron flow in the external circuit. Indicate the direction of movement of all the positive and negative ions in this cell.

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5. A Galvanic cell is represented as Mg(s)| Mg2+ (aq) || Ag* (aq) |Ag (s) a) What is oxidized in this process? b) Write the equation for that oxidation half reaction. c) What is an electrode called which is undergoing oxidation? d) Write the equation for that reduction half reaction. e) What is an electrode called which is undergoing reduction? f) Draw a galvanic cell for the above reaction. Indicate the solution that you will put in your salt bridge. Indicate the direction of electron flow in the external circuit. Indicate the direction of movement of all the positive and negative ions in this cell. g) Do the negative ions serve any useful purpose in the operation of the cell? Explain. h) Suppose the Magnesium electrode lost 0.095 grams in mass. How many silver ions left the solution?
Transcribed Image Text:5. A Galvanic cell is represented as Mg(s)| Mg2+ (aq) || Ag* (aq) |Ag (s) a) What is oxidized in this process? b) Write the equation for that oxidation half reaction. c) What is an electrode called which is undergoing oxidation? d) Write the equation for that reduction half reaction. e) What is an electrode called which is undergoing reduction? f) Draw a galvanic cell for the above reaction. Indicate the solution that you will put in your salt bridge. Indicate the direction of electron flow in the external circuit. Indicate the direction of movement of all the positive and negative ions in this cell. g) Do the negative ions serve any useful purpose in the operation of the cell? Explain. h) Suppose the Magnesium electrode lost 0.095 grams in mass. How many silver ions left the solution?
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