(a)
Interpretation:
The oxidation half-cell reaction for the given voltaic cell is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The study of the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy and vice versa is known as
(b)
Interpretation:
The reduction half-cell reaction for the given voltaic cell is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The study of the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy and vice versa is known as electrochemistry. In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
(c)
Interpretation:
The anode and cathode in the given voltaic cell is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
The study of the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy and vice versa is known as electrochemistry. In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
(d)
Interpretation:
The direction of flow of electron in the given voltaic cell is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The study of the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy and vice versa is known as electrochemistry. In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
(e)
Interpretation:
The direction of flow of
Concept introduction:
The study of the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy and vice versa is known as electrochemistry. In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
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