Which statement is correct for the cell with a notation Pt /Cl2(g)/Cl¯(aq) // Zn+2(aq)/Zn ?     Cl2  +  2e-  -->  2Cl¯ E°=1.360 V   Zn+2  +  2e-  -->  Zn   E°= - 0.760 V   pick the correct bullet This is an electrolytic cell. The anode of this cell is negative and the cathode is positive. Work is being done by the cell. This is a voltaic or galvanic cell.

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Which statement is correct for the cell with a notation Pt /Cl2(g)/Cl¯(aq) // Zn+2(aq)/Zn ?

 

 

Cl2  +  2e-  -->  2Cl¯ E°=1.360 V

 

Zn+2  +  2e-  -->  Zn   E°= - 0.760 V

 


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  • This is an electrolytic cell.
  • The anode of this cell is negative and the cathode is positive.
  • Work is being done by the cell.
  • This is a voltaic or galvanic cell.
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