Question

Write the cell notation for an electrochemical cell consisting of an anode where Mn (s) is oxidized to Mn2 (aq) and a cathode where Co2 (aq) is reduced to Co (s) . Assume all aqueous solutions have a concentration of 1 mol/L.

Answer 1

Mn(s)/Mn^2+(aq)//Co^2+(aq)/Co(s)

Step-by-step explanation:

In writing the cell notation for an electrochemical cell, the anode is written on the left hand side while the cathode is written on the right hand side. The two half cells are separated by two thick lines which represents the salt bridge.

For the cell discussed in the question; the Mn(s)/Mn^2+(aq) is the anode while the Co^2+(aq)/Co(s) half cell is the cathode.

Hence I can write; Mn(s)/Mn^2+(aq)//Co^2+(aq)/Co(s)