These NiCad batteries each have a potential of 1.75 V.The two half reactions occurring are:2Ni(OH)3(s) + 2e- 2Ni(OH)2(s) + 2OH-(aq)Cd(s) + 2OH-(aq) Cd(OH)2(s) + 2e-Which statement is incorrect:Select one:a.Cadmium forms the anode.b.Nickel metal is not involved in the reaction.c.The cadmium becomes eroded as the battery is used.d.The nett battery reaction involves only solid substances.e.The cadmium electrode has the more positive potential.
Question
These NiCad batteries each have a potential of 1.75 V.The two half reactions occurring are:2Ni(OH)3(s) + 2e- 2Ni(OH)2(s) + 2OH-(aq)Cd(s) + 2OH-(aq) Cd(OH)2(s) + 2e-Which statement is incorrect:Select one:a.Cadmium forms the anode.b.Nickel metal is not involved in the reaction.c.The cadmium becomes eroded as the battery is used.d.The nett battery reaction involves only solid substances.e.The cadmium electrode has the more positive potential.
Solution
The incorrect statement is d. "The nett battery reaction involves only solid substances." This is incorrect because the reaction also involves the aqueous hydroxide ions (OH-) as seen in the half reactions.
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