Suppose a powerful battery is connected between a pair of inert graphite electrodes dipped into a pot of molten magnesiumchloride (MgCl₂) (see sketch at right).The battery makes a current of electrons flow in the directions shown by the arrows in the sketch.Note: Group 1A and Group 2A metals all melt at temperatures lower than their salts.Which electrode is the cathode?Write a balanced equation forthe half-reaction that takesplace at electrode A.Write a balanced equation forthe overall reaction.ABx?ADB

An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit.…

Suppose a powerful battery is connected between a pair of inert graphite electrodes dipped into a pot of molten magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) (see sketch at right). The battery makes a current of electrons flow in the directions shown by the arrows in the sketch. Note: Group 14 and Group 24 metals all melt at temperatures lower than their salts. Which electrode is the cathode? Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that takes place at electrode A. Write a balanced equation for the overall reaction. 0 0 A B ローロ la X 2 4 C A 7° B

Suppose a powerful battery is connected between a pair of inert graphite electrodes dipped into a pot of molten magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) (see sketch at right). The battery makes a current of electrons flow in the directions shown by the arrows in the sketch. Note: Group 14 and Group 24 metals all melt at temperatures lower than their salts. Which electrode is the cathode? Write a balanced equation for the half-reaction that takes place at electrode A. Write a balanced equation for the overall reaction. 0 0 A B ローロ la X 2 4 C A 7° B

Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

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