Which reaction occurs at the cathode of a galvanic cell that has the following: an aluminum electrode in an electrolyte with aluminum ions and a zinc electrode in an electrolyte with zinc ions? The reduction potential for the reduction of Al3+ = -1.68 V. The reduction potential for the reduction of Zn2+ = -0.76 V.A.Al(s) Al3+(aq) + 3e-B.Al3+(aq) + 3e- Al(s)C.Zn2+(aq) + 2e- Zn(s)D.Zn(s) Zn2+(aq) + 2e-
Question
Which reaction occurs at the cathode of a galvanic cell that has the following: an aluminum electrode in an electrolyte with aluminum ions and a zinc electrode in an electrolyte with zinc ions? The reduction potential for the reduction of Al3+ = -1.68 V. The reduction potential for the reduction of Zn2+ = -0.76 V.A.Al(s) Al3+(aq) + 3e-B.Al3+(aq) + 3e- Al(s)C.Zn2+(aq) + 2e- Zn(s)D.Zn(s) Zn2+(aq) + 2e-
Solution
In a galvanic cell, the reaction that occurs at the cathode is reduction. The electrode with the higher reduction potential acts as the cathode. In this case, the reduction potential for the reduction of Zn2+ (-0.76 V) is higher than the reduction potential for the reduction of Al3+ (-1.68 V). Therefore, the zinc electrode acts as the cathode and the reaction that occurs is:
C. Zn2+(aq) + 2e- → Zn(s)
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