8.2 Galvanic Cells 1. Construct a nickel-copper voltaic cell with the cell notation: Ni(s)|Ni*2|| Zn*| Zn(s) a. Draw a diagram of the cell. Label the location of the following com- ponents: Ni(s), Ni(NO,),(aq), Cu(s), Cu(NO,),(aq), salt bridge, and electrical wire. b. Write the reduction half-reaction occurring in this cell. c. Write the oxidation half-reaction occurring in the cell. d. Label the anode and cathode of the cell. e. Use an arrow to indicate the direction of the flow of electrons along the electrical wire. f. Predict the direction of the flow for positively charged ions (cations) with respect to the cathode half-cell. g. Predict the direction of the flow for negatively charged ions (anions) with respect to the anode half-cell.

8.2 Galvanic Cells 1. Construct a nickel-copper voltaic cell with the cell notation: Ni(s)|Ni2|| Zn| Zn(s) a. Draw a diagram of the cell. Label the location of the following com- ponents: Ni(s), Ni(NO,),(aq), Cu(s), Cu(NO,),(aq), salt bridge, and electrical wire. b. Write the reduction half-reaction occurring in this cell. c. Write the oxidation half-reaction occurring in the cell. d. Label the anode and cathode of the cell. e. Use an arrow to indicate the direction of the flow of electrons along the electrical wire. f. Predict the direction of the flow for positively charged ions (cations) with respect to the cathode half-cell. g. Predict the direction of the flow for negatively charged ions (anions) with respect to the anode half-cell.

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