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Identify W, X, the overall reaction, and the voltmeter reading in a Zinc-copper cell with given standard electrode potentials.
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Question 32(a):
The diagram shows a Zinc-copper cell.
Given:
Standard electrode potential of Zinc () =
Standard electrode potential of Copper () =
Part i
The identity of W
In a Zinc-copper cell, Zinc has a more negative standard electrode potential () compared to copper (). This means Zinc is more easily oxidized and acts as the anode (negative electrode). The electrode labeled W is on the left, typically representing the anode.
The identity of W is .
Part ii
The identity of X
Since W is the Zinc electrode, X must be the other electrode, which is copper. Copper acts as the cathode (positive electrode) where reduction occurs.
The identity of X is .
Part iii
The equation for the overall cell reaction
Write the half-reactions for oxidation (at anode) and reduction (at cathode).
- At the anode (W, Zinc), oxidation occurs:
- At the cathode (X, Copper), reduction occurs:
Combine the half-reactions to get the overall cell reaction.
The electrons cancel out.
Part iv
The reading on the voltmeter
The reading on the voltmeter is the standard cell potential ().
Here, is the standard reduction potential of copper (), and is the standard reduction potential of zinc ().
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