Is it possible to build a battery in which the anode chemistry is based on a hal

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Is it possible to build a battery in which the anode chemistry is based on a half-reaction in which none of the species is a solid conductor? Consider, for example: Fe^2+(aq) rightarrow Fe^3+(aq) + le^- Choose the answer that best explains your choice. Yes, the electrons generated are available to the cathode. No, there is not a way to get the electrons to the cathode without a solid to conduct the electrons. Yes, it could work as long as you used an inert reference electrode. Yes, as long as the cathode is solid. No, the battery would be short-circuited because of the liquid anode washing over the solid cathode.

Explanation / Answer

If we an inert electrode as reference electrode then it will work. Inert electrode does not react with iron but it is used flow the electrons from anode to cathode.

Generated electrons at anode will flow through the reference electrode.

Hence answer is Yes, it could work as long as you used as inert reference electrode.

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