What is the balanced equation for the galvanic cell reaction expressed using shorthand notation below?
Ni(s) ∣ Ni²⁺(aq) ∣∣ Cl₂(g) ∣ Cl^-(aq) ∣ C(s)

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What is the balanced equation for the galvanic cell reaction expressed using shorthand notation below? Ni(s)∣ Ni²⁺(aq)∣∣ Cl₂(g)∣ Cl^-(aq)∣ C(s)

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The shorthand notation indicates that Ni is the anode (oxidation) and C is the cathode (reduction). The half-reactions are: Anode: Ni(s) → Ni²⁺(aq) + 2e- Cathode: Cl₂(g) + 2e- → 2 Cl^-(aq) + C(s) By adding these half-reactions, we get the balanced equation: Ni(s) + Cl₂(g) → Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq) which is equivalent to option B.

What Is the Balanced Equation for the Galvanic Cell Reaction