A galvanic cell can be prepared from copper and tin. Which of the following statements is true? Cu2*(aq) + 2e¯ - → Cu(s) E° = 0.34 V Sn2*(aq) + 2e¯ - Sn(aq) E° = -0.14 V > The mass of copper electrode will increase. Oxidation occurs at the copper electrode O Sn2+ will be reduced to Sn at the tin electrode. O Tin will be produced at the tin electrode

A galvanic cell can be prepared from copper and tin. Which of the following statements is true? Cu2(aq) + 2e¯ - → Cu(s) E° = 0.34 V Sn2(aq) + 2e¯ - Sn(aq) E° = -0.14 V > The mass of copper electrode will increase. Oxidation occurs at the copper electrode O Sn2+ will be reduced to Sn at the tin electrode. O Tin will be produced at the tin electrode

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

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