A standard galvanic cell is constructed with Pb 2+ | Pb and Sn 2+ | Sn half cell

Question

A standard galvanic cell is constructed with Pb2+|Pb and Sn2+|Sn half cell compartments connected by a salt bridge. Which of the following statements are correct?

(Choose all that apply.)

A) Pb is oxidized at the anode.

B) In the external circuit, electrons flow from the Pb2+|Pb compartment to the Sn2+|Sn compartment.

C) Pb2+ is reduced at the cathode.

D) As the cell runs, anions will migrate from the Pb2+|Pb compartment to the Sn2+|Sn compartment.

E) The cathode compartment is the Sn2+|Sn compartment.

Explanation / Answer

Correct Statements

A) Pb is oxidized at the anode.

B) In the external circuit, electrons flow from the Pb2+|Pb compartment to the Sn2+|Sn compartment.

C) Pb2+ is reduced at the cathode.

D) As the cell runs, anions will migrate from the Pb2+|Pb compartment to the Sn2+|Sn compartment.

E) The cathode compartment is the Sn2+|Sn compartment.

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