A voltaic cell is constructed based on the reaction of Zn(s)with Pb²⁺(aq)producing Zn²⁺(aq)and Pb(s).Identify the correct cell diagram.

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The correct cell diagram is B) Zn(s)| Zn²⁺(aq)|| Pb²⁺(aq)| Pb(s). This is because the anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs, and the cathode is the electrode where reduction occurs. In this case, Zn is oxidized to Zn²⁺, so the anode is the Zn electrode. Pb²⁺ is reduced to Pb, so the cathode is the Pb electrode. The salt bridge is used to connect the two half-cells and allow ions to flow between them.

A Voltaic Cell Is Constructed Based on the Reaction of Zn(s)with