Cell notation is not covered in our book but is in the power point notes, also t

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Cell notation is not covered in our book but is in the power point notes, also there are some links in the lessons which discuss cell notation. There are some quiz questions which use cell notation for a galvanic cell so you must understand how to read it. For the following cell Ba | Ba^2+(aq) || Zn^2+ (aq) | Zn AOL-CRR (Anode Oxidation Left-Cathode Reduction Right) What reaction takes place at the anode? What reaction takes place at the cathode? What is being oxidized? What is being reduced? Do the electrons flow from the Ba to the Zn or the Zn to the Ba?

Explanation / Answer

1)

anode reaction :

Ba (s) ---> Ba+2 (aq) + 2e-

2)

cathode reaction :

Zn+2 (aq) + 2e- ---> Zn (s)

3)

we know that

loss of electrons is oxidation

gain of electrons is reduction

so

Ba is being oxidized

4)

Zn+2 is being reduced

5)

we can see that

the electrons flow from Ba to the Zn

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