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two types of electrochemical cells which are based on thermodynamic principals Q

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Question

two types of electrochemical cells which are based on thermodynamic principals QUESTION 5 0.41667 points Save Answer cells which are based on thermodynamic principles can following statements about these cells is correct? Two types of electrochemical be described. Which of the O The anode will definitely gain weight in a voltaic cell. O Oxidation occurs at the cathode of both cells. O The free energy change, AG, is negative for the voltaic cell. O The electrons in the external wire flow from cathode to anode in an electrolytic cell.

Explanation / Answer

answer is

third statement is correct------true

because

the first statement is wrong

because at anode oxidation takes place as a result losses weight

the second statement is wrong

because in voltaic cell oxidation takes place at anode while in elctrolytic cell also oxidation takes place at anode

the third statement is corretct

because to occur a cell reaction spontaneousliy when E^0 CELL IS +Ve

therefore

Delta G = -nFE^0 CELL

             = -Ve value   for E^0 CELL IS +Ve

fourth statement is wrong

because the electrons flow from anode to cathode in the external circuit in electrolytic cell.