Question

Write the balanced half-reactions and an overall cell reaction below. Be sure to include states of matter.

Answer 1

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answer:

Reduction half-reaction: Zn(s) ⇒ Zn⁺² (aq)  + 2e⁻ ( occurs at anode )

Oxidation half-reaction; CO²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ ⇒ CO (s)  ( occurs at the cathode )

Overall cell reaction ; Zn(s)  + CO²⁺(aq)  ⇒ Zn⁺² (aq) +  CO (s)

Explanation:

stating the standard reduction potentials

E° zn²⁺/zn = -0.76 v

E°Co²⁺ / Co = -0.28 v

since ; -0.76 v  < -0.28 v.    Zn will be oxidized while Co²⁺ will be reduced .

Reduction half-reaction: Zn(s) ⇒ Zn⁺² (aq)  + 2e⁻ ( occurs at anode )

Oxidation half-reaction;  CO²⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ ⇒ CO (s)  ( occurs at the cathode )

hence the

Overall cell reaction ;

Zn(s)  + CO²⁺(aq)  ⇒ Zn⁺² (aq) +  CO (s)