Calculate the value of the reaction quotient,Q,for the galvanic cell expressed using shorthand notation below.Use the balanced chemical equation that has the smallest whole number stoichiometric coefficients. Zn(s)∣ Zn²⁺(aq,0.0100 M)∣∣ Ag⁺(aq,1.10 M)∣ Ag(s)

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The shorthand notation for the galvanic cell can be written as:

Zn(s)|ZnSO4(0.0100 M)||AgSO4(1.10 M)|Ag(s)

The balanced chemical equation for the overall reaction is:

Zn(s) + Ag2SO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + 2Ag(s)

The reaction quotient, Q, for this cell can be calculated using the concentrations of the species involved:

Q = [ZnSO4][Ag]^2/[Zn][Ag2SO4]

Substituting the given concentrations into the equation, we get:

Q = (1.10)^2/(1)(0.0100) = 121

Therefore, the answer is choice D, 8.26 × 10^-3.

Calculate the Value of the Reaction Quotient,Q,for the Galvanic Cell