An electrochemical cell uses Ag and Zn as electrodes. Based on the reduction potentials,the (blank) electrode is where the reduction will occur and it is called the (blank)a.Ag, cathodeb.Zn, anodec.Ag, anodeBased on the reactions below, which is the stongest reducing agent?+1.22 V MnO2(s) + 4H+(aq) + 2e- → Mn2+(aq) + 2H2O(1)+0.61 V Hg2SO4(s) + 2e- → 2Hg(1) + SO4 2- (aq)-0.95 V SnO2(s) + 2H2O() + 4e-→ Sn(s) + 40H-(aq)-1.48 V Cr(OH)3(s) + 3e- → Cr(s) + 3OH-(aq)a.Hg2SO4b.Mn02c.Crd.Sne.HgIdentify the strongest oxidizing agent from the following half-reactions. The standardreduction potentials are listed.+1.22 V Mn02(s) + 4H+(aq) + 2e- → Mn2+(aq) + 2H20(1)+0.61 V Hg2SO4(s) + 2e- → 2Hg(1) + SO4 2-(aq)-0.95 V SnO2 (s) + 2H2O() + 4e- Sn(s) + 40H-(aq)-1.48 V Cr(OH)3(s) + 3e- Cr(s) + 3OH- (aq)a. MnO2b.Hg2SO4c.Snd.Hge.Cr

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An electrochemical cell uses Ag and Zn as electrodes. Based on the reduction potentials, the (blank) electrode is where the reduction will occur and it is called the (blank) a.Ag, cathode b.Zn, anode c.Ag, anode

An electrochemical cell uses Ag and Zn as electrodes. Based on the reduction potentials, the (blank) electrode is where the reduction will occur and it is called the (blank) a.Ag, cathode b.Zn, anode c.Ag, anode

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