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In the pictured cell, the side containing zinc is the Choose... and the side containing copper is the Choose... . The purpose of the N a 2 S O 4 NaX2SOX4 is to

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Answer:

zinc=anode

copper=cathode

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

Zinc- anode

Copper- cathode

Sodium sulphate- salt bridge

Step-by-step explanation:

A galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell in which electrical energy is produced by a spontaneous chemical reaction.

In the pictured galvanic cell, zinc is the anode since it looses electrons according to the reaction; Zn(s) -----> Zn^2+(aq) + 2e

Copper is the cathode as shown here; Cu^2+(aq) + 2e ----> Cu(s)

Sodium sulphate functions as the salt bridge. It keeps the both solutions neutral by ensuring charge balance in the both half cells.

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