The reaction between sodium
and chlorine is NaCl which is physical change
Answer: Ecell = -0.110volt
Explanation:
Zn--->Zn^+2 + 2e^-.........(1) oxidation
Cu^2+ 2e^- --->Cu........(2)reduction
Zn + Cu^2+ ----> Cu + Zn^+2 (overall
For an electrochemical cell, the reduction potential set up is given by
E(cell) = E(cathode) - E(anode)
E(cell) = E(oxidation) - E(reduction)
E(cathode) = E(oxidation)
E(anode) = E(reduction)
Given that
E(oxidation) = -0.763v
E(reduction) = +0.337v
E(cell) = -0.763 - (+0.337)
E(cell) = -0.763- 0.337
E(cell) = -0.110volt
The element that was oxidized is carbon, as it’s oxidation state increased (electrons were lost) from +2 (in the reactants) to +4 (in the products). The element that was reduced is nitrogen, as it gained electrons and went from a +2 oxidation state (reactants) to a 0 oxidation state (products). Since the carbon was oxidized and it’s electrons were used to reduce the nitrogen, carbon is the reducing agent.
