General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson Prentice Hal
ISBN 10: 0132064529
ISBN 13: 978-0-13206-452-1

Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - 20-2 Concept Assessment - Page 871: 20-2

Answer

At the inert $Pt_{(s)}$ electrodes, mass does not change. At the $Cu_{(s)}$ electrode, there is a mass gain through the half reaction, $Cu^{2+}$$_{(aq.)}$ + $2e^-$ $\longrightarrow$ $Cu_{(s)}$. At the $Zn_{(s)}$ electrode, there is a mass loss through the half reaction, $Zn_{(s)}$ $\longrightarrow$ $2 e^-$ + $Zn^{2+}$${(aq.)}$.

Work Step by Step

At the inert $Pt_{(s)}$ electrodes, mass does not change. At the $Cu_{(s)}$ electrode, there is a mass gain through the half reaction, $Cu^{2+}$$_{(aq.)}$ + $2e^-$ $\longrightarrow$ $Cu_{(s)}$. At the $Zn_{(s)}$ electrode, there is a mass loss through the half reaction, $Zn_{(s)}$ $\longrightarrow$ $2 e^-$ + $Zn^{2+}$${(aq.)}$.
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