Galvanic cell, identifying the anode and the cathode question help. (1 Viewer)

[BlueGas]

How do I identify which one is the anode and which one is the cathode in a galvanic cell like this?

 

[rand_althor]

The oxidation reaction occurs at the anode, and the reduction reaction occurs at the cathode. You've already identified that though, so do you mean something else?

 

[Anthel]

Anox - Oxidation Anode
Redcat - Reduction Cathode

 

[BlueGas]

I already know that Oxidation occurs at the Anode and Reduction occurs at the cathode but how would I know if Ni or Cu is being oxidised?

 

[rand_althor]

From the reactions you have written, you can see that Ni is losing electrons, thus it is being oxidised. You can also see this from how it's oxidation state increases from 0 to 2+.

 

[DepressedPenguino]

Ni2+ has a reduction potential of -0.24 which is lower than the 0.52 of cu+. So nickel metal is the anode and copper is the cathode.

 

[sharoooooo]

Turn over your periodic table and look at the standard potential table at the back.
The electrode which is higher/closest to the top will be oxidised (which is the anode; since anode = oxidation=loss of electrons)
In this case, Ni is anode. (because Ni is closer to the top than Cu)

 

[BlueGas]

Turn over your periodic table and look at the standard potential table at the back.
The electrode which is higher/closest to the top will be oxidised (which is the anode; since anode = oxidation=loss of electrons)
In this case, Ni is anode. (because Ni is closer to the top than Cu)

Okay, so the higher to the top are the electrodes being oxidised, thanks brah.