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Write the half-reactions as they occur at each electrode and the net cell reaction for this electrochemical cell containing indi

AlexFokin [52]

Explanation:

The given cell reaction is as follows.

$In(s)| In^{3+}(aq) || Cd^{2+}(aq) | Cd(s)$

Hence, reactions taking place at the cathode and anode are as follows.

At anode ; Oxidation-half reaction : $In(s) \rightarrow In^{3+}(aq) + 3e^{-}$ ...... (1)

At cathode; Reduction-half reaction : $Cd^{2+}(aq) + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Cd(s)$ ....... (2)

Hence, balance the half reactions by multiplying equation (1) by 2 and equation (2) by 3.

Therefore, net cell reaction is as follows.

$2In(s) \rightarrow 2In^{3+}(aq) + 6e^{-}$

$3Cd^{2+}(aq) + 6e^{-} \rightarrow 3Cd(s)$

Net reaction: $2In(s) + 3Cd^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2In^{3+}(aq) + 3Cd(s)$

Thus, we can conclude that the overall cell reaction is as follows.

$2In(s) + 3Cd^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow 2In^{3+}(aq) + 3Cd(s)$

4 0

3 years ago

What can an experiment to use to distinguish between a strong acid and a strong base

aivan3 [116]

The pH meter can only be used to differentiate between weak and strong acids providing that the concentrations are known. However, it is convenient to determine the concentration of an acid (or base) by titration.

4 0

4 years ago

Which of the following elements are already balanced in this equation? FeS₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₃ + S₂ Cl₂

Anuta_ua [19.1K]

Fe and S are already balanced in this equation

<h3>Further explanation</h3>

Balanced indicates that the number of elements in question has the same number of atoms both on the left side (the number on the reactants side) and on the right side (the number on the product side)

Even though one of the elements is said to be balanced, the chemical equation as a whole cannot be said to be balanced, because the chemical equation has several components of the constituent elements.

To balance chemical equations, a coefficient in front of the compound is usually added either in the reactants or products

Reaction

FeS₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₃ + S₂Cl₂

From this equation, it can be shown that: the Fe and S elements are balanced because the numbers are equal both on the left and right, while the Cl elements are not yet balanced

Fe, left=1, right=1 ⇒ balanced

S, left=2, right=1 ⇒ balanced

Cl, left=2, right=5⇒ not balanced

For balanced equations:

2FeS₂ + 5Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ + 2S₂Cl₂

8 0

3 years ago

Is the cyanide ion a strong or weak base?

11111nata11111 [884]

It's a weak base bacause H C N is weak

4 0

3 years ago

Which particles conduct electricity in graphite

mylen [45]

Explanation:

Graphite is an electrical conductor, hence useful in such applications as arc lamp electrodes. It can conduct electricity due to the vast electron delocalization within the carbon layers (a phenomenon called aromaticity). These valence electrons are free to move, so are able to conduct electricity.

3 0

3 years ago