Questions 10-11 refer to the following information. [VISUAL] Standard reduction potentials for the h — Electrochemistry Chemistry Question
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Questions 10-11 refer to the following information.
[VISUAL]
Standard reduction potentials for the half-reactions associated with the electrochemical cell shown above are given in the table below.
Which of the following is the balanced net ionic equation for the thermodynamically favorable reaction that occurs as the cell operates?
A.
Ag²⁺(aq) + Zn(s) → Ag(s) + Zn²⁺(aq)
B.
Ag⁺(aq) + Zn²⁺(aq) → Ag(s) + Zn(s)
C.
Ag⁺(aq) + Zn(s) → Ag(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) + e⁻
D.✓ Correct
2 Ag⁺(aq) + Zn(s) → 2 Ag(s) + Zn²⁺(aq)
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