Consider the electrochemical cell diagram shown below. As you observe the reaction in the cell, you notice that the manganese electrode seems to be disappearing while there are deposits forming on the cadmium electrode. Which of the following is a correct statement? Cd Caso (aq) 1M CdS04 Mn 1M MnSO4 The half-reaction occurring at the manganese electrode is Mn²+ + 2e Electrons are flowing from the cadmium electrode to the manganese electrode. Sulfate ions are flowing through the salt bridge to the cadmium solution. If this cell were used as a battery, the manganese electrode would be marked "-". Mn.

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Consider the electrochemical cell diagram shown below. As you observe the reaction
in the cell, you notice that the manganese electrode seems to be disappearing while
there are deposits forming on the cadmium electrode. Which of the following is a
correct statement?
Cd
CaSO4(aq)
1M CdS04
Mn
1M MnSO4
The half-reaction occurring at the manganese electrode is Mn²+ + 2e →→Mn.
Electrons are flowing from the cadmium electrode to the manganese electrode.
Sulfate ions are flowing through the salt bridge to the cadmium solution.
If this cell were used as a battery, the manganese electrode would be marked "-".
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the electrochemical cell diagram shown below. As you observe the reaction in the cell, you notice that the manganese electrode seems to be disappearing while there are deposits forming on the cadmium electrode. Which of the following is a correct statement? Cd CaSO4(aq) 1M CdS04 Mn 1M MnSO4 The half-reaction occurring at the manganese electrode is Mn²+ + 2e →→Mn. Electrons are flowing from the cadmium electrode to the manganese electrode. Sulfate ions are flowing through the salt bridge to the cadmium solution. If this cell were used as a battery, the manganese electrode would be marked "-".
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