Question

Determine the number of moles of mg2+(aq) ions produced when 2.5 moles of zn 2+aq react completely in this cell

Answer 1

Answer: 2.5 moles of Mg+2

Since it is an example for intermolecular redox reaction. Here Mg gets oxidized to Mg+2 and Zn+2 gets reduced to Zn.

Mg(s)+ Zn+2(aq) -------> Mg+2(aq) + Zn(s)

From the balanced equation, 1:1 molar ratio of Mg and Zn+2. Hence 2.5 moles of Zn+2 produce 2.5 moles of Mg+2.

Answer 2

The question is incomplete. Complete question is attached below.

Solution:
The reaction involved in present electrochemical cell is:

Mg(s) + Zn2+(aq.) ↔ Zn(s) + Mg2+ (aq.)

Thus, from above reaction it can be seen that 1 mole of Zn2+ produces 1 mole of Mg2+.

Thus, 2.5 moles of Mg2+(aq) ions would be produced when 2.5 moles of Zn2+(aq) will react.