A voltaic cell is set-up with a silver electrode in a silver nitrate solution an

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A voltaic cell is set-up with a silver electrode in a silver nitrate solution and a nickel electrode in a nickel (II) nitrate solution. What is the reaction occuring at the anode? Use the reduction potentials table in the notes/book.

Ag(s) Ag+(aq) + e-

Ag+(aq) + e- Ag(s)

Ni(s) Ni2+(aq) + 2e-

Ni2+(aq) + 2e- Ni(s)

Using the reduction potentials table in the notes/book, which of the following is the best oxidizing agent?

Cl2

Cl-

I-

I2

Using the reduction potentials table in the notes/book, which of the following is the best reducing agent?

Cl-

I2

Cl2

I-

Ag(s) Ag+(aq) + e-

Ag+(aq) + e- Ag(s)

Ni(s) Ni2+(aq) + 2e-

Ni2+(aq) + 2e- Ni(s)

Using the reduction potentials table in the notes/book, which of the following is the best oxidizing agent?

Cl2

Cl-

I-

I2

Using the reduction potentials table in the notes/book, which of the following is the best reducing agent?

Cl-

I2

Cl2

I-

Explanation / Answer

at anode Ni(s) Ni2+(aq) + 2e-

Cl2 best oxidizing agent

I2 best reducing agent

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