A voltaic cell is constructed in which the anode is a Fe|Fe2+ half cell and the cathode is a Cu|Cu2+ half cell. The half-cell compartments are connected by a salt bridge. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank.) The anode reaction is:     +              +     The cathode reaction is:     +              +     The net cell reaction is:     +              +

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A voltaic cell is constructed in which the anode is a Fe|Fe2+ half cell and the cathode is a Cu|Cu2+ half cell. The half-cell compartments are connected by a salt bridge.

(Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank.)

The anode reaction is:

    +              +    



The cathode reaction is:

    +              +    



The net cell reaction is:

    +              +    



In the external circuit, electrons migrate 

 

 the Cu|Cu2+ electrode 

 

 the Fe|Fe2+ electrode.

In the salt bridge, anions migrate 

 

 the Cu|Cu2+ compartment 

 

 the Fe|Fe2+ compartment.

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