QUESTION B 4 In an electrochemistry experiment requiring about 1.00 V, a third year chemistry student set up
the following cell:
Ag(s), AgCl)|CC (aq)|| Zn²+(aq)| Zn(s)
The cell operated under standard state conditions.
(a)
Was the cell set up in the conventional manner? Briefly explain your answer.
(b)
What is the balanced cell reaction that would provide the required voltage?
(c)
Calculate the cell generated by the reaction.
What type of electrode is the cathode in the cell that generated the required EU?