Question

Consider a galvanic (voltaic) cell that has the generic metals X and Y as electrodes. If X is more reactive than Y (that is, X more readily reacts to form a cation than Y does), classify the following descriptions by whether they apply to the X or Y electrode.A. anodeB.cathodeC. electrons in the wire flow towardD. electrons in the wire flow awayE. cations from salt bridge flow towardF.anions from salt bridge flow towardG.gains massI.loses mass

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's what I get  

Explanation:

Assume the metals X and Y are immersed in solutions of XNO₃ and YNO₃ and connected by a salt bridge containing KCl.

$\begin{array}{lcc}\textbf{Item} & \textbf{Apply to X} & \textbf{Apply to Y}\\\text{A. Anode} & \checkmark & \\\text{B. Cathode} & & \checkmark\\\text{C. Electrons toward} & & \checkmark\\\text{D. Electrons from} &\checkmark & \\\text{E. Cations toward} & & \checkmark \\\text{F. Anions toward} &\checkmark & \\\text{G. Gains mass} & & \checkmark\\\text{H. Loses mass} &\checkmark &\\\end{array}$