As the cell runs, anions will migrate from the Sn2+|Sn compartment to the other compartment. 2. Br2|Br- could be the other standard half cell. 3. The cathode reaction is Sn -> Sn2+ + 2e-. 4. In the external circuit, electrons flow from the Sn2+|Sn compartment to the other compartment. 5. The cathode reaction is Sn2+ + 2e- -> Sn. (choose all that apply)

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A standard galvanic cell is constructed in which a Sn2+ | Sn half cell acts as the cathode. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. As the cell runs, anions will migrate from the Sn2+|Sn compartment to the other compartment.
2. Br2|Br- could be the other standard half cell.
3. The cathode reaction is Sn -> Sn2+ + 2e-.
4. In the external circuit, electrons flow from the Sn2+|Sn compartment to the other compartment.
5. The cathode reaction is Sn2+ + 2e- -> Sn.
(choose all that apply)
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