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What is the redox reaction for zinc and copper galvanic cell? Zinc is the anode. (1 Viewer)

madharris

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Find the reduction and oxidation reaction and put it together

Oxidation: Zn(s) --> Zn2+(aq) + 2e-
Reduction: Cu2+(aq) + 2e- --> Cu(s)

So the redox reaction would be:
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- + Zn(s) --> Cu(s) Zn2+(aq) + 2e-
Cu2+(aq) + Zn(s) --> Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq)
 

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