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11. The overall reaction in an electrochemical cell is
Zn(s) + Cu2 (aq) →Zn²*(aq) + Cu(s).
As the reaction in this cell takes place, the
A. mass od the zinc (s) electrode decreases
B. Zn²*(aq) concentration remains the same
C. mass of the Cu(s) electrode deceases
D. Cu?*(aq) concentration remains the same
E. None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:11. The overall reaction in an electrochemical cell is Zn(s) + Cu2 (aq) →Zn²*(aq) + Cu(s). As the reaction in this cell takes place, the A. mass od the zinc (s) electrode decreases B. Zn²*(aq) concentration remains the same C. mass of the Cu(s) electrode deceases D. Cu?*(aq) concentration remains the same E. None of the above
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