A zinc-copper voltaic cell is represented as follows: Zn(s)| Zn 2+ (1.0 M)|| Cu 2+ (1.0 M)| Cu(s) Which of the following statements is false?

The anode is where oxidation occurs. In the given cell, zinc electrode is oxidized to Zn2+ ions and electrons. Therefore, the zinc electrode is the anode, not the copper electrode.

A zinc-copper voltaic cell is represented as follows: Zn(s)| Zn 2+ (1.0 M)|| Cu 2+ (1.0 M)| Cu(s) Which of the following statements is false?

The anode is where oxidation occurs. In the given cell, zinc electrode is oxidized to Zn2+ ions and electrons. Therefore, the zinc electrode is the anode, not the copper electrode.

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A Zinc-Copper Voltaic Cell Is Represented as Follows

Question 38

Multiple Choice

A zinc-copper voltaic cell is represented as follows:
Zn(s) | Zn²⁺(1.0 M) || Cu²⁺(1.0 M) | Cu(s)
Which of the following statements is false?

A) The copper electrode is the anode.
B) Reduction occurs at the copper electrode during discharge.
C) The mass of the zinc electrode decreases during discharge.
D) Electrons flow through the external circuit from the zinc electrode to the copper electrode.
E) The concentration of Cu²⁺ decreases during discharge.

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