Question

The half-cell is a chamber in the voltaic cell where one half-cell is the site of the oxidation reaction and the other half-cell is the site of the reduction reaction. Type the half-cell reaction that takes place at the anode for the cobalt-silver voltaic cell. Indicate the physical states using the abbreviation (s), (l), or (g) for solid, liquid, or gas, respectively. Use (aq) for an aqueous solution. Do not forget to add electrons in your reaction.

Answer 1

Answer: Anode :

Cathode :

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrochemical cell is a device which is used for the conversion of the chemical energy produces in a redox reaction into the electrical energy.

The standard reduction potential for cobalt and silver are as follows:

Reduction takes place easily if the standard reduction potential is higher (positive) and oxidation takes place easily if the standard reduction potential is less (more negative).

Here Co undergoes oxidation by loss of electrons, thus act as anode. Silver undergoes reduction by gain of electrons and thus act as cathode.

Anode :

Cathode :

Overall reaction :