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3 years ago

What are the half-reactions for a galvanic cell with Zn and Mg electrodes?

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Alona [7]3 years ago

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the half-reactions

cathode : Zn²⁺ (aq) + 2e⁻ ---> Zn (s)

anode : Mg (s) → Mg²⁺ (aq) + 2e−

a balanced cell reaction

Zn²⁺(aq) + Mg(s)→ Zn(s) + Mg²⁺ (aq)

<h3 /><h3>Further explanation</h3>

Given

Zn and Mg electrodes

Required

The half-reactions for a galvanic cell

Solution

To determine the reaction of a voltaic cell, we must determine the metal that serves as the anode and the metal that serves as the cathode.

To determine this, we can either know from the standard potential value of the cell or use the voltaic series

1. voltaic series

The more to the left, the metal is more reactive (easily release electrons) and the stronger reducing agent

So the metal on the left will easily undergo oxidation and function as anode

Since Mg is located to the left of Zn, then Mg functions as anode and Zn as a cathode

2. Standard potentials cell of Mg and Zn metals :

Mg2+ + 2e– → Mg E° = -2,35 V

Zn2+ + 2e– → Zn E° = -0,78 V

The anode has a smaller E°, then Mg is the anode and Zn is the cathode.

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