For a voltaic (or galvanic) cell using Ag. Ag* (1.0 M) and Zn,Zn²- (1.0 M) half-cells, which of the following statements ?is incorrect The mass of the zinc electrode will decrease as the cell operates. .a Reduction occurs at the zinc electrode as the cell operates. .b O Electrons will flow through the external circuit from the zinc electrode to the silver electrode. .c O The zinc electrode is the anode. .d O The concentration of Ag* will decrease as the cell operates. .e O

For a voltaic (or galvanic) cell using Ag. Ag* (1.0 M) and Zn,Zn²- (1.0 M) half-cells, which of the following statements ?is incorrect The mass of the zinc electrode will decrease as the cell operates. .a Reduction occurs at the zinc electrode as the cell operates. .b O Electrons will flow through the external circuit from the zinc electrode to the silver electrode. .c O The zinc electrode is the anode. .d O The concentration of Ag* will decrease as the cell operates. .e O

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