Worksheet Question ID: W-5033 In an investigation, you construct a galvanic cell and compare your observations with standard cell potential data tables. You will be using a galvanic cell made up of magnesium and copper half cells. a. Come up with a specific question to answer for this investigation. (C:2) b. Based upon redox concepts and the table of redox half reactions, predict the oxidizing and reducing agent in your galvanic cell. Give reasons for your answer. (A:1, C:1) c. Based upon your knowledge of redox reactions, identify the anode and cathode in your galvanic cell and give a reason for your choice. (A:1, C:1) d. Write down the predicted oxidation and reduction half-reactions for this galvanic cell. (1:2) e. Write the net ionic equation for the cell reaction. (1:1) f. Predict the cell potential for this galvanic cell. Identify if the redox reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous (1:2) g. Based upon the description of the investigation, draw a labeled diagram of the components that are needed to create a galvanic cell. (A:4) h. Predict what will happen if the wrong salt solution is used in one of the cells. (1:1)

Worksheet Question ID: W-5033 In an investigation, you construct a galvanic cell and compare your observations with standard cell potential data tables. You will be using a galvanic cell made up of magnesium and copper half cells. a. Come up with a specific question to answer for this investigation. (C:2) b. Based upon redox concepts and the table of redox half reactions, predict the oxidizing and reducing agent in your galvanic cell. Give reasons for your answer. (A:1, C:1) c. Based upon your knowledge of redox reactions, identify the anode and cathode in your galvanic cell and give a reason for your choice. (A:1, C:1) d. Write down the predicted oxidation and reduction half-reactions for this galvanic cell. (1:2) e. Write the net ionic equation for the cell reaction. (1:1) f. Predict the cell potential for this galvanic cell. Identify if the redox reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous (1:2) g. Based upon the description of the investigation, draw a labeled diagram of the components that are needed to create a galvanic cell. (A:4) h. Predict what will happen if the wrong salt solution is used in one of the cells. (1:1)

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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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