Question

If the half-cell containing 1.00 M Fe(NO3)2(aq) in galvanic cells Y and Z is replaced with a half-cell containing 5.00 M Fe(NO3)2(aq), what will be the effect on the cell voltage of the two galvanic cells

Answer 1

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Answer:

The voltage will increase in cell Y and decrease in cell Z.

Explanation:

Looking at the reaction, in half cell 3, we see that reduction takes place in galvanic cell Y while oxidation takes place in galvanic cell Z.

In galvanic cell Y, aluminum gains electrons which is reduction while in galvanic cell Z, Copper loses electrons which is oxidation.

Now, electricity involves movement of electrons and where there is a loss of electrons, it means a decrease in electricity and when there is a gain in electrons, it means there is an increase in electricity.

Now, in electricity, Voltage is directly proportional to electric power.

Thus, the higher the voltage, the higher the electric power.

Thus, in galvanic cell Y that undergoes gain in electrons, there will be an increase in voltage while in galvanic cell Z that undergoes loss of electrons, there will be a decrease in voltage.