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Read the passage given below and answer the question.
A galvanic cell consists of a metallic zinc plate immersed in 0.1 M `Zn(NO_(3))_(2)` solution and metallic plate of lean in 0.02 M Pb`(NO_(3))_(2)` solution.
Q. How will the cell be represented?

A

`Zn(s)|Zn^(2+)(aq)||Pb^(2+)(aq)|Pb(s)`

B

`Zn^(2+)(s)|Zn(aq)||Pb^(2+)(aq)|Pb(s)`

C

`Pb^(2+)(aq)|Pb(s)||Zn^(2+)(s)|Zn(aq)`

D

`Pb(s)|Pb^(2+)(aq)||Zn^(2+)(s)|Zn(aq)`

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To represent the galvanic cell described in the passage, we need to follow the standard notation for electrochemical cells. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to represent the cell: ### Step 1: Identify the Anode and Cathode - The anode is where oxidation occurs, and in this case, it is the zinc plate (Zn). - The cathode is where reduction occurs, which is the lead plate (Pb). ### Step 2: Write the Half-Reactions - For the anode (oxidation of zinc): \[ \text{Zn (s)} \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+} (aq) + 2e^- \] - For the cathode (reduction of lead): \[ \text{Pb}^{2+} (aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Pb (s)} \] ### Step 3: Determine the Concentrations - The zinc solution has a concentration of 0.1 M Zn(NO3)2, which means the concentration of Zn²⁺ ions is 0.1 M. - The lead solution has a concentration of 0.02 M Pb(NO3)2, which means the concentration of Pb²⁺ ions is 0.02 M. ### Step 4: Write the Cell Notation - The cell notation follows the format: \[ \text{Anode} | \text{Anode Solution} || \text{Cathode Solution} | \text{Cathode} \] - Based on the information: - Anode: Zn (s) in 0.1 M Zn²⁺ (aq) - Cathode: 0.02 M Pb²⁺ (aq) in Pb (s) ### Step 5: Combine the Information - The complete cell representation is: \[ \text{Zn (s)} | \text{Zn}^{2+} (0.1 M) || \text{Pb}^{2+} (0.02 M) | \text{Pb (s)} \] ### Final Representation Thus, the cell can be represented as: \[ \text{Zn (s)} | \text{Zn}^{2+} (0.1 M) || \text{Pb}^{2+} (0.02 M) | \text{Pb (s)} \] ---

To represent the galvanic cell described in the passage, we need to follow the standard notation for electrochemical cells. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to represent the cell: ### Step 1: Identify the Anode and Cathode - The anode is where oxidation occurs, and in this case, it is the zinc plate (Zn). - The cathode is where reduction occurs, which is the lead plate (Pb). ### Step 2: Write the Half-Reactions - For the anode (oxidation of zinc): ...
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