A galvanic cell consists of a Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(aq)half-cell and a Cd(s)|Cd²⁺(aq)half-cell connected by a salt bridge. Oxidation occurs in the cadmium half-cell. The cell can be represented in standard notation as:

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In a galvanic cell, the anode (where oxidation occurs) is written on the left, and the cathode (where reduction occurs) is on the right. Thus, the correct notation is Cd(s)|Cd²⁺(aq)||Cu²⁺(aq)|Cu(s).

A Galvanic Cell Consists of a Cu(s)|Cu2+(aq)half-Cell and a Cd(s)|Cd2+(aq)half-Cell

A Galvanic Cell Consists of a Cu(s)|Cu²⁺(aq)half-Cell and a Cd(s)|Cd²⁺(aq)half-Cell