One common type of rechargeable cell is the nickel–cadmium (NiCad) battery. For each terminal of this battery state the initial and final oxidation number of the element when the cell is delivering a current. Hence deduce which electrode is acting as the anode and which the cathode.
Question
One common type of rechargeable cell is the nickel–cadmium (NiCad) battery. For each terminal of this battery state the initial and final oxidation number of the element when the cell is delivering a current. Hence deduce which electrode is acting as the anode and which the cathode.
Solution
In a nickel-cadmium (NiCad) battery, the nickel and cadmium electrodes undergo redox reactions when the battery is delivering a current.
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Cadmium (Cd) electrode: The initial oxidation number of Cd is 0 (as it is in its elemental form). During the discharge of the battery, Cd is oxidized to Cd2+ and its oxidation number changes from 0 to +2. This is the anode of the battery, where oxidation occurs.
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Nickel (Ni) electrode: The initial oxidation number of Ni in NiOOH is +3. During the discharge of the battery, NiOOH is reduced to Ni(OH)2 and the oxidation number of Ni changes from +3 to +2. This is the cathode of the battery, where reduction occurs.
So, in a NiCad battery, the cadmium electrode acts as the anode and the nickel electrode acts as the cathode when the battery is delivering a current.
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