A voltaic cell is set up as follows: Anode: Zn electrode in a solution of 0.050 M Zn(NO 3 ) 2 Cathode: Pt electrode with 0.500 atm H 2 (g) in 0.010 M HNO 3 a) Write the overall balanced cell reaction.

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Answer:

[tex]Zn(s) + 2H+(aq)\Rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + H_{2}(g)[/tex]

Explanation:

Given that,

Anode : Zn electrode in a solution of 0.050 M Zn(NO₃)₂

Cathode : Pt electrode with 0.500 atm H₂(g) in 0.010 M HNO₃

Anode :

[tex]Zn(s)\Rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + 2e^{-}[/tex]

Cathode :

[tex]2H+(aq)+2e^{-}\Rightarrow H_{2}(g)[/tex]

We need to write the overall balanced cell reaction

Using anode and cathode

[tex]Zn(s) + 2H+(aq)\Rightarrow Zn^{2+}(aq) + H_{2}(g)[/tex]

Hence, This is required answer.

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