What is the proper cell diagram for the reaction
2AgCl(s) + H₂(g) $\rightarrow$ 2Ag(s) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq)

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What is the proper cell diagram for the reaction 2AgCl(s)+ H₂(g)$\rightarrow$2Ag(s)+ 2H⁺(aq)+ 2Cl^-(aq)

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The left side of the cell diagram should have the oxidation half-reactions while the right side should have the reduction half-reactions. The oxidation half-reaction is 2AgCl(s) → 2Ag(s) + 2Cl^-(aq) while the reduction half-reaction is HS^- + H^+ → HS2^- (g). The two half-reactions should be separated by two vertical lines (||) and the phases of each species should be designated. Additionally, a platinum electrode (Pt) is used in this reaction and should be included in the cell diagram. Therefore, the correct cell diagram is Pt | HS2^-(g), H^+, HS^-(aq) || Cl^- (aq), Ag^+(aq) | Ag(s). Choice B is the only one that matches this format.

What Is the Proper Cell Diagram for the Reaction 2AgCl(s) →\rightarrow→

What Is the Proper Cell Diagram for the Reaction
2AgCl(s) $\rightarrow$