Consider a voltaic cell comprised of Zn/Zn2* at one electrode and Fe2*/Fe3+ at the other electrode at standard conditions. Electrons will flow from the [ Select ] , which is the [ Select ] and the cations in the salt bridge will flow towards the [ Select ] . You may find a list of standard reduction potentials useful.

Consider a voltaic cell comprised of Zn/Zn2* at one electrode and Fe2*/Fe3+ at the other electrode at standard conditions. Electrons will flow from the [ Select ] , which is the [ Select ] and the cations in the salt bridge will flow towards the [ Select ] . You may find a list of standard reduction potentials useful.

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Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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