(a)
Interpretation:
The oxidation half-cell reaction for the
Concept introduction:
In an
The reduction is defined as a process in which the gain of electrons occurs, whereas oxidation is defined as the process of loss of electrons. The substance that is oxidized is a reducing agent and the substance that is reduced is an oxidizing agent.
(b)
Interpretation:
The reduction half-cell reaction for the redox reaction of nickel and ferrous sulfate is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
The reduction is defined as a process in which the gain of electrons occurs, whereas oxidation is defined as the process of loss of electrons. The substance that is oxidized is a reducing agent and the substance that is reduced is an oxidizing agent.
(c)
Interpretation:
The anode and cathode for the redox reaction of nickel and ferrous sulfate is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
The reduction is defined as a process in which the gain of electrons occurs, whereas oxidation is defined as the process of loss of electrons. The substance that is oxidized is a reducing agent and the substance that is reduced is an oxidizing agent.
(d)
Interpretation:
The direction of electron flow for the redox reaction of nickel and ferrous sulfate is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
The reduction is defined as a process in which the gain of electrons occurs, whereas oxidation is defined as the process of loss of electrons. The substance that is oxidized is a reducing agent and the substance that is reduced is an oxidizing agent.
(e)
Interpretation:
The direction of
Concept introduction:
In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.
The reduction is defined as a process in which the gain of electrons occurs, whereas oxidation is defined as the process of loss of electrons. The substance that is oxidized is a reducing agent and the substance that is reduced is an oxidizing agent.
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