Use Table 20.1 to determine which statement is true of the voltaic cell pictured here. a) Sn

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Use Table 20.1 to determine which statement is true of the voltaic cell pictured here.Sn(s) Salt bridge + 1 M Ag 1 M Sn+ Ag(s)

a) Sn is the anode; Ag is the cathode; electrons flow from left to right.

b) Sn is the cathode; Ag is the anode; electrons flow from left to right.

c) Sn is the anode; Ag is the cathode; electrons flow from right to left.

d) Sn is the cathode; Ag is the anode; electrons flow from right to left.

TABLE 20.1 Standard Electrode Potentials at 25 C Reduction Half-Reaction High tendency towards reduction

Low tendency towards reduction 2 H(aq) + 2 e Fe+ (aq) + 3 e Pb2+ (aq) + 2 e Sn+ (aq) + 2 e Ni+ (aq) + 2 e Cd+

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