Question: A voltaic cell is constructed in which the following cell reaction occurs. The half-cell compartments are connected by a salt bridge. Cl 2 (g) +

A voltaic cell is constructed in which the following cell reaction occurs. The half-cell compartments are connected by a salt bridge.

Cl2(g) +Mg(s) ----------> 2Cl-(aq)+ Mg2+(aq)

The anode reaction (including states) is:


The cathode reaction (including states) is:


In the external circuit, electrons migrate _____fromto the Mg|Mg2+ electrode _____fromto the Cl-|Cl2 electrode.

In the salt bridge, anions migrate _____fromto the Cl-|Cl2 compartment _____fromto the Mg|Mg2+compartment.

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