The galvanic cell Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq) | | Ni2+(aq)| Ni(s) is constructed using a completely immersed zinc electrode that weighs 32.68 g and a nickel electrode immersed in 575 mL of 1.00 M Ni2+(aq) solution. A steady current of 0.0715 A is drawn from the cell as the electrons move from the zinc electrode to the nickel electrode.(a) Which reactant is the limiting reactant in this cell?(b) How long does it take for the cell to be completely discharged?(c) How much mass has the nickel electrode gained when the cell is                   completely discharged?(d) What is the concentration of the Ni2+(aq) when the cell is completely           discharged?

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The galvanic cell Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq) | | Ni2+(aq)| Ni(s) is constructed using a completely immersed zinc electrode that weighs 32.68 g and a nickel electrode immersed in 575 mL of 1.00 M Ni2+(aq) solution. A steady current of 0.0715 A is drawn from the cell as the electrons move from the zinc electrode to the nickel electrode.
(a) Which reactant is the limiting reactant in this cell?
(b) How long does it take for the cell to be completely discharged?
(c) How much mass has the nickel electrode gained when the cell is                   completely discharged?
(d) What is the concentration of the Ni2+(aq) when the cell is completely           discharged?

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