Consider the following representation of a voltaic cell. This voltaic cell is represented by the following reaction:
Mg(s) + Cu 2+ (aq) → Cu(s) + Mg 2+ (aq)
-What is the identity of the ion in the solution shown in the diagram?

Question

Consider the following representation of a voltaic cell.  This voltaic cell is represented by the following reaction:
Mg(s) + Cu 2+ (aq) → Cu(s) + Mg 2+ (aq)
-What is the identity of the ion in the solution shown in the diagram?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ion in the solution shown in the diagram is represented by Cu²⁺(aq), which means it is the Cu2+ ion. This is because Cu²⁺ represents the cation (Cu2+) and the anion (sulfate, SO42-) of copper sulfate, which is used as the electrolyte in this cell. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Cu²⁺.

Consider the Following Representation of a Voltaic Cell