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A voltaic cell is constructed in which the following cell reaction occurs. The half-cell compartments are connected by a salt bridge. F2(g) + 2Cr2+(aq) 2F (aq) + 2Cr3+(aq) The anode reaction is: The cathode reaction is: In the external circuit, electrons migrate v the Cr2+|Cr3+ electrode v the FIF electrode. In the salt bridge, anions migrate v the F |F2 compartment the Cr2+1Cr3+ compartment. from to

A voltaic cell is constructed in which the following cell reaction occurs. The half-cell compartments are connected by a salt bridge. F2(g) + 2Cr2+(aq) 2F (aq) + 2Cr3+(aq) The anode reaction is: The cathode reaction is: In the external circuit, electrons migrate v the Cr2+|Cr3+ electrode v the FIF electrode. In the salt bridge, anions migrate v the F |F2 compartment the Cr2+1Cr3+ compartment. from to

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

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