Chapter 14, Problem 104QP

(a)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “Magnesium metal oxidizes to form the ${\text{Mg}}^{2+}$ ion� is correct or not is to be determined.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “ ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$ oxidizes to form copper metal� is correct or not is to be determined.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “The positive ions travel from the salt bridge to the anode half-cell� is correct or not is to be determined.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “The negative ions travel from the salt bridge to the cathode half-cell� is correct or not is to be determined.

(e)

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Interpretation:

The statement � the electrons are travelled from copper to magnesium through a wire� is correct or not is to be determined.