Suppose the galvanic cell sketched below is powered by the following reaction: Mg(s)+PdCl,(aq) → MgCl,(aq)+Pd(s) E1 E2 S1 S2 Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that happens at the cathode of this cell. Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that happens at the anode of this cell. Of what substance is E1 made? Of what substance is E2 made? What are the chemical species in solution S1? What are the chemical species in solution S2?

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### Galvanic Cell Powered by a Reaction

**Reaction Equation:**
\[ \text{Mg(s)} + \text{PdCl}_2\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{MgCl}_2\text{(aq)} + \text{Pd(s)} \]

#### Diagram Explanation:

The diagram illustrates a galvanic cell featuring:

- **Left Beaker (S1):** Contains a magnesium electrode (E1) in solution.
- **Right Beaker (S2):** Contains a palladium electrode (E2) in another solution.
- **Salt Bridge:** Connects the two solutions to allow ionic movement and maintain charge balance.
- **Voltmeter:** Measures the voltage generated by the cell.
- **Direction of Electron Flow:** Shown with arrows indicating electrons moving from E1 to E2.

#### Questions:

1. **Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that happens at the cathode of this cell.**

2. **Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that happens at the anode of this cell.**

3. **Of what substance is \(E1\) made?**

4. **Of what substance is \(E2\) made?**

5. **What are the chemical species in solution \(S1\)?**

6. **What are the chemical species in solution \(S2\)?**
Transcribed Image Text:### Galvanic Cell Powered by a Reaction **Reaction Equation:** \[ \text{Mg(s)} + \text{PdCl}_2\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{MgCl}_2\text{(aq)} + \text{Pd(s)} \] #### Diagram Explanation: The diagram illustrates a galvanic cell featuring: - **Left Beaker (S1):** Contains a magnesium electrode (E1) in solution. - **Right Beaker (S2):** Contains a palladium electrode (E2) in another solution. - **Salt Bridge:** Connects the two solutions to allow ionic movement and maintain charge balance. - **Voltmeter:** Measures the voltage generated by the cell. - **Direction of Electron Flow:** Shown with arrows indicating electrons moving from E1 to E2. #### Questions: 1. **Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that happens at the cathode of this cell.** 2. **Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that happens at the anode of this cell.** 3. **Of what substance is \(E1\) made?** 4. **Of what substance is \(E2\) made?** 5. **What are the chemical species in solution \(S1\)?** 6. **What are the chemical species in solution \(S2\)?**
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