Chapter 17, Problem 82QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether $\text{1}\text{.0}\text{M}{\text{HNO}}_3$ oxidizes gold to $\text{1}\text{.0}\text{M}{\text{Au}}^{\text{3+}}$ or not has to be stated.  The explanation for the answer has to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

In electrochemistry, the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy and vice versa takes place inside an electrochemical cell.  In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments.