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Q.

Consider the galvanic cell reaction,

Zn(s)+2Ag+(aq)Zn2+(aq)+2Ag(s)

Which of the following statements are correct?

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a

Zinc electrode is negatively charged

b

The ions carry current in the cell

c

At anode, ZnZn2++2e-

d

At cathode, Ag+(aq)+e-Ag(s)

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The given redox reaction for the galvanic cell is

Zn(s)+2Ag+(aq)Zn2+(aq)+2Ag(s)

At anode Zn is oxidised to Zn2+ions and at cathode

Ag+ ions are reduced to Ag metal. Thus, galvanic cell for the above redox reaction may be depicted as 

ZnZn2+(aq)Ag+(aq)Ag

(i) Zn electrode is negatively charged because of the oxidation of Zn to Zn2+ions, electrons are accumulated on zinc electrode.

(ii) The ions carry current in the cell. Current flows from Ag electrode to Zn electrode, while electrons flow from Zn electrode to Ag electrode.

(iii) Individual reaction at each electrode

 Anode Zn(s)Zn2+(aq)+2e-

 Cathode Ag+(aq)+e-Ag(s)

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