Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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Author: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
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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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(a) Zn(s) +...Ch. 19 - Magnesium metal is oxidized, and silver ions are...Ch. 19 - You want to set up a series of voltaic cells with...Ch. 19 - Prob. 57GQCh. 19 - Prob. 58GQCh. 19 - In the table of standard reduction potentials,...Ch. 19 - Prob. 60GQCh. 19 - Four voltaic cells are set up. In each, one...Ch. 19 - The following half-cells are available: (i)...Ch. 19 - Prob. 63GQCh. 19 - Prob. 64GQCh. 19 - A potential of 0.142 V is recorded (under standard...Ch. 19 - Prob. 66GQCh. 19 - The standard potential, E, for the reaction of...Ch. 19 - An electrolysis cell for aluminum production...Ch. 19 - Electrolysis of molten NaCl is done in cells...Ch. 19 - A current of 0.0100 A is passed through a solution...Ch. 19 - A current of 0.44 A is passed through a solution...Ch. 19 - Prob. 72GQCh. 19 - Prob. 73GQCh. 19 - Prob. 74GQCh. 19 - The products formed in the electrolysis of aqueous...Ch. 19 - Predict the products formed in the electrolysis of...Ch. 19 - Prob. 77GQCh. 19 - The metallurgy of aluminum involves electrolysis...Ch. 19 - Prob. 79GQCh. 19 - Prob. 80GQCh. 19 - Prob. 81GQCh. 19 - Prob. 82GQCh. 19 - Two Ag+(aq) | Ag(s) half-cells are constructed....Ch. 19 - Calculate equilibrium constants for the following...Ch. 19 - Prob. 85GQCh. 19 - Use the table of standard reduction potentials...Ch. 19 - Prob. 87GQCh. 19 - Prob. 88GQCh. 19 - Prob. 89GQCh. 19 - A voltaic cell is constructed in which one...Ch. 19 - An expensive but lighter alternative to the lead...Ch. 19 - The specifications for a lead storage battery...Ch. 19 - Manganese may play an important role in chemical...Ch. 19 - Prob. 94GQCh. 19 - Iron(II) ion undergoes a disproportionation...Ch. 19 - Copper(I) ion disproportionates to copper metal...Ch. 19 - Prob. 97GQCh. 19 - Prob. 98GQCh. 19 - Consider an electrochemical cell based on the...Ch. 19 - Prob. 100ILCh. 19 - A silver coulometer (Study Question 106) was used...Ch. 19 - Four metals, A, B, C, and D, exhibit the following...Ch. 19 - Prob. 103ILCh. 19 - The amount of oxygen, O2, dissolved in a water...Ch. 19 - Prob. 105SCQCh. 19 - The free energy change for a reaction, rG, is the...Ch. 19 - Prob. 107SCQCh. 19 - (a) Is it easier to reduce water in acid or base?...Ch. 19 - Prob. 109SCQ
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