Electrochemical Cell Potential Calculation

Medium General Chemistry Electrochemistry

In electrochemistry, the concepts of oxidation and reduction reactions are fundamental in understanding how cells generate energy. Consider the electrochemical cell that consists of a zinc electrode immersed in a zinc sulfate solution and a copper electrode immersed in a copper sulfate solution. The standard reduction potentials for Zn²⁺/Zn and Cu²⁺/Cu are -0.76 V and +0.34 V, respectively.

Based on these potentials, which of the following statements regarding the electrochemical processes in this cell is correct?

Zinc will be reduced at the anode.

Copper will be oxidized at the cathode.

The cell will generate a positive cell potential.

Electrons will flow from the copper electrode to the zinc electrode.

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