Chapter 17, Problem 97QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical equation for the reaction that occurs in the cell that contains zinc ion and permanganate ion at the anode has to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

A reducing agent is a reacting species in the reaction that reduces another reacting species.  A reducing agent itself gets oxidized when reacts with another species.  The reducing agent donates electrons.  An oxidizing agent is a reacting species in the reaction that oxidize another reacting species.  An oxidizing agent itself gets reduced when it reacts with another species.  The oxidizing agent accepts electrons.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical equation for the reaction that occurs in the cell that contains zinc ion and permanganate ion at the cathode has to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The overall balanced reaction in the cell that contains zinc ion and permanganate ion has to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The cell potential of the reaction in the cell that contains zinc ion and permanganate ion has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).