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1. In the shorthand notation for a galvanic cell, a double vertical line (II) re

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Question

1. In the shorthand notation for a galvanic cell, a double vertical line (II) represents

A. a double phase boundary B. an inert electrode C. a phase boundary D. a salt bridge

2. What is the shorthand notation that represents the following galvanic cell reaction?

Fe(s) + Cu2+ (aq) Fe2+ (aq) + Cu(s)

Fe(s) I Fe2+ (aq) II Cu2+ (aq) I Cu(s)

Cu(s) I Cu2+ (aq) II Fe2+ (aq) I Fe(s)

Fe(s) I NO3- (aq) II NO3- (aq) I Cu(s)

Cu(s) I Cu(NO3)2 (aq) II Fe(NO3)2 (aq) I Fe(s)

A.

Fe(s) I Fe2+ (aq) II Cu2+ (aq) I Cu(s)

B.

Cu(s) I Cu2+ (aq) II Fe2+ (aq) I Fe(s)

C.

Fe(s) I NO3- (aq) II NO3- (aq) I Cu(s)

D.

Cu(s) I Cu(NO3)2 (aq) II Fe(NO3)2 (aq) I Fe(s)

Explanation / Answer

1) In the shorthand notation for a galvanic cell, a double vertical line (II) represents a salt bridge (option D)

2)Shorthand notation that represents the following galvanic cell reaction Fe(s) + Cu2+ (aq) Fe2+ (aq) + Cu(s) is

A. Fe(s) I Fe2+ (aq) II Cu2+ (aq) I Cu(s)

In tthe above reaction Fe(s) is getting oxidized to Fe2+(aq) while Cu2+(aq) is getting reduced to Cu(s). In Galvanic cell shorthand notation oxidation half is written on the left while reduction half on the right separated by vertical line (II) .