Consider the following representation of a voltaic cell. This voltaic cell is represented by the following reaction: Mg(s) + Cu²⁺(aq) → Cu(s) + Mg²⁺(aq)
What is the identity of the ion in the solution shown in the diagram?

Question

Consider the following representation of a voltaic cell.

This voltaic cell is represented by the following reaction: Mg(s) + Cu²⁺(aq) → Cu(s) + Mg²⁺(aq)
What is the identity of the ion in the solution shown in the diagram?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ion shown in the solution is Cu²⁺, as it is on the same side of the salt bridge as the Cu electrode. Therefore, the correct choice is D, Cu²⁺.

Consider the Following Representation of a Voltaic Cell