For a voltaic (or galvanic) cell using Ag. Ag* (1.0 M) and Zn, Zn2+ (1.0 M) half-cells, which of the following statements is incorrect? a. The zinc electrode is the anode. b. Electrons will flow through the external circuit from the zinc electrode to the silver electrode. c. Reduction occurs at the zinc electrode as the cell operates. d. The mass of the zinc electrode will decrease as the cell operates.

For a voltaic (or galvanic) cell using Ag. Ag* (1.0 M) and Zn, Zn2+ (1.0 M) half-cells, which of the following statements is incorrect? a. The zinc electrode is the anode. b. Electrons will flow through the external circuit from the zinc electrode to the silver electrode. c. Reduction occurs at the zinc electrode as the cell operates. d. The mass of the zinc electrode will decrease as the cell operates.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter17: Electrochemistry

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