The half-cells Sn 2+ (aq) | Sn(s) and Cl 2 (g) | Cl (aq) are linked

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The half-cells Sn2+(aq) | Sn(s) and Cl2(g) | Cl(aq) are linked to create a voltaic cell.
(a) Write equations for the oxidation and reduction half-reactions and for the overall (cell) reaction.
(b) Which half-reaction occurs in the anode compartment, and which occurs in the cathode compartment?
(c) Complete the following sentences: Electrons in the external circuit flow from the_______ electrode to the_______ electrode. Negative ions move in the salt bridge from the _______half-cell_______ to the half-cell.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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