A concentration cell consists of two Sn/Sn2+ half-cells. The electrolyte in compartment A is 0.21 M Sn(NO3)2. The electrolyte in B is 0.87 M Sn(NO3)2. Which half-cell houses the cathode? What is the voltage of the cell? Cathode:    half-cell A    half-cell B Voltage of cell:    V

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A concentration cell consists of two Sn/Sn2+ half-cells. The electrolyte in compartment A is

0.21 M Sn(NO3)2.

The electrolyte in B is

0.87 M Sn(NO3)2.

Which half-cell houses the cathode?

What is

the voltage of the cell?
 
Cathode:

  
half-cell A
  
half-cell B


Voltage of cell:
 

 

V

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