Consider the following cell: | Zn (s) | Ca2* (aq), so32" (aq) || Hg2+ (aq) , F" (aq) | Pt (s) | a) Indicate the Oxidizing Agent b) Indicate the Reducing Agent c) Write the half reactions that occurs at the cathode d) Write the half reactions that occurs at the anode e) Write the overall net cell reaction f) Calculate the cell potential g) Indicate if electricity is produced or consumed by the cell h) Indicate if the cell is galvanic or electrolytic

Consider the following cell: | Zn (s) | Ca2* (aq), so32" (aq) || Hg2+ (aq) , F" (aq) | Pt (s) | a) Indicate the Oxidizing Agent b) Indicate the Reducing Agent c) Write the half reactions that occurs at the cathode d) Write the half reactions that occurs at the anode e) Write the overall net cell reaction f) Calculate the cell potential g) Indicate if electricity is produced or consumed by the cell h) Indicate if the cell is galvanic or electrolytic

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

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