Which of the following is the cell notation for a voltaic cell based on the following reaction? Cu²⁺(aq)+ Fe(s)→ Cu(s)+ Fe²⁺(aq) A) Cu(s)| Cu²⁺(aq)|| Fe²⁺(aq)| Fe(s) B) Fe(s)|| Fe²⁺(aq),Cu²⁺(aq)| Cu(s) C) Cu(s)|| Cu²⁺(aq),Fe²⁺(aq)|| Fe(s) D) Cu(s)| Fe²⁺(aq)|| Cu²⁺(aq)| Fe(s) E) Fe(s)| Fe²⁺(aq)|| Cu²⁺(aq)| Cu(s)

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The correct cell notation for a voltaic cell is written from the anode (oxidation) to the cathode (reduction). In the given reaction, Fe(s) is oxidized to Fe^2+ and Cu^2+ is reduced to Cu(s), making Fe the anode and Cu the cathode. Therefore, the notation starts with Fe(s) at the anode side and ends with Cu(s) at the cathode side, separated by a double vertical line (||) indicating the salt bridge.

Which of the Following Is the Cell Notation for a Voltaic