Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction Zn(s) + 2Ag + (aq) → Zn 2+ (aq) +2Ag(s) takes place, Further show: (i) which of the electrode is negatively charged, (ii) the carriers of the current in the cell, and (iii) individual reaction at each electrode.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The galvanic cell corresponding to the given redox reaction can be represented as follows:-

(i) Zn electrode is negatively charged because at this electrode, Zn oxidizes to Zn²⁺ and the electrons liberated accumulate on this electrode.

(ii) The carriers of current in the cell are the ions.

(iii) The reaction taking place at Zn electrode can be represented as the following equation:-

And the reaction which is taking place at the Ag electrode can be represented as in the following equation:-

Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction Zn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) +2Ag(s) takes place, Further show:(i) which of the electrode is negatively charged,(ii) the carriers of the current in the cell, and(iii) individual reaction at each electrode.

Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction Zn(s) + 2Ag⁺(aq) → Zn²⁺(aq) +2Ag(s) takes place, Further show:
(i) which of the electrode is negatively charged,

(ii) the carriers of the current in the cell, and

(iii) individual reaction at each electrode.