The oxidation–reduction reactionCr2O72-(aq) + 14 H+(aq) + 6 I-(aq)--->2 Cr3+(aq) + 3 I2(s) + 7 H2O(l)is spontaneous. A solution containing K2Cr2O7 and H2SO4 is poured into one beaker, and a solution of KI is poured into another.A salt bridge is used to join the beakers. A metallic conductor that will not react with either solution (such as platinum foil) issuspended in each solution, and the two conductors are connected with wires through a voltmeter or some other device to detectan electric current. The resulting voltaic cell generates an electric current. Indicate the reaction occurring at the anode, thereaction at the cathode, the direction of electron migration, the direction of ion migration, and the signs of the electrodes.
The oxidation–reduction reaction
Cr2O72-(aq) + 14 H+(aq) + 6 I-(aq)--->2 Cr3+(aq) + 3 I2(s) + 7 H2O(l)
is spontaneous. A solution containing K2Cr2O7 and H2SO4 is poured into one beaker, and a solution of KI is poured into another.
A salt bridge is used to join the beakers. A metallic conductor that will not react with either solution (such as platinum foil) is
suspended in each solution, and the two conductors are connected with wires through a voltmeter or some other device to detect
an
reaction at the cathode, the direction of electron migration, the direction of ion migration, and the signs of the electrodes.
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