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Chapter 19.2, Problem 1CYU
Describe how to set up a voltaic cell using the following half-reactions:
Reduction half-reaction: Ag+(aq) + e− → Ag(s)
Oxidation half-reaction: Ni(s) → Ni2+(aq) + 2 e−
Which electrode is the anode, and which is the cathode? What is the overall cell reaction? What is the direction of electron flow in an external wire connecting the two electrodes? Describe the ion flow in a salt bridge (with NaNO3) connecting the cell compartments.
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