Which statement correctly describes what will happen when the half-cells are connected as shown in the following diagram? Zn(s) Zn² (aq) SO, (aq) Cu(s) Cu²+ (aq) SO, (aq) a) Current will flow for an instant and then stop due to the charge buildup in the two half-cells. b) Zinc ions will attract electrons from the copper electrode, and current will flow indefinitely. c) Current will not flow at all. d) Copper(II) ions will attract electrons from the zinc electrode, and current will flow indefinitely.

Which statement correctly describes what will happen when the half-cells are connected as shown in the following diagram? Zn(s) Zn² (aq) SO, (aq) Cu(s) Cu²+ (aq) SO, (aq) a) Current will flow for an instant and then stop due to the charge buildup in the two half-cells. b) Zinc ions will attract electrons from the copper electrode, and current will flow indefinitely. c) Current will not flow at all. d) Copper(II) ions will attract electrons from the zinc electrode, and current will flow indefinitely.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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