Determine the redox reaction represented by the following cell notation. Mg(s)∣ Mg²⁺(aq)∣∣ Cu²⁺(aq)∣ Cu(s) A)Cu(s)+ Mg²⁺(aq)→ Mg(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq) B)Mg(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq)→ Cu(s)+ Mg²⁺(aq) C)2 Mg(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq)→ Cu(s)+ 2 Mg²⁺(aq) D)2 Cu(s)+ Mg²⁺(aq)→ Mg(s)+ 2 Cu²⁺(aq) E)3 Mg(s)+ 2 Cu²⁺(aq)→ 2 Cu(s)+ 3 Mg²⁺(aq)

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The anode half-reaction is Mg(s) → Mg²⁺(aq) + 2e-, while the cathode half-reaction is Cu²⁺(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s). Combining these gives the overall redox reaction of Mg(s) + Cu²⁺(aq) → Cu(s) + Mg²⁺(aq), which is represented by choice B.

Determine the Redox Reaction Represented by the Following Cell Notation