II. 1.Represent in the conventional manner, i.e., anode/cathode, the voltaic cell in which each of the following reactions occur spontaneously. A. Zn + Ni?* > Zn2* + Ni B. 2AI + 3CI2 > 2AICI3 C. H2 + 2Ag* 2H* +2Ag D. 2H* Pb > H2 Pb2 2. Write the half reactions occurring at the cathode and at the anode when each cell shown in problem #1 is delivering current. 3. Calculate the voltage of the cell shown in problem #1.

II. 1.Represent in the conventional manner, i.e., anode/cathode, the voltaic cell in which each of the following reactions occur spontaneously. A. Zn + Ni?* > Zn2* + Ni B. 2AI + 3CI2 > 2AICI3 C. H2 + 2Ag* 2H* +2Ag D. 2H* Pb > H2 Pb2 2. Write the half reactions occurring at the cathode and at the anode when each cell shown in problem #1 is delivering current. 3. Calculate the voltage of the cell shown in problem #1.

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

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Problem 135CWP: Consider a galvanic cell based on the following half-reactions: a. What is the expected cell...

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