Consider the electrochemical cell represented below Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq)//Cu2+(aq)/Cu(s). Which of the following equations describes the reaction occurring in the cell? - SchoolNGR

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Consider the electrochemical cell represented below Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq)//Cu2+(aq)/Cu(s). ...

Consider the electrochemical cell represented below Zn_(s)/Zn²⁺_(aq)//Cu²⁺_(aq)/Cu_(s). Which of the following equations describes the reaction occurring in the cell?

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A Cu_(s) + Zn²⁺_(aq) →Cu²⁺_(aq) + Zn_(s)
B Cu_(s) + Zn_(s) →Cu²⁺_(aq) + Zn²⁺_(aq)
C Zn_(s) + Cu²⁺_(aq) →Zn²⁺_(aq) + Cu_(s)
D Zn²⁺_(aq) +Cu²⁺_(aq) → Zn_(s) + Cu_(s)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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