Specifically describe the role of zinc and copper in the redox process. Assume electrons move from right to left.   Hints: what happens to the electrons? How many electrons are lost and gained? What happens to the oxidation states? What metal undergoes oxidation and which undergoes reduction? Which metal is located in the anode and which is located in the cathode?

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Specifically describe the role of zinc and copper in the redox process. Assume electrons move from right to left.

 

Hints: what happens to the electrons? How many electrons are lost and gained? What happens to the oxidation states? What metal undergoes oxidation and which undergoes reduction? Which metal is located in the anode and which is located in the cathode?

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Left Beaker
Copper (Cu) in Cu(NO3)₂(aq)
Right Beaker
Zinc (Zn) in Zn(NO3)₂(aq)
Transcribed Image Text:GALVANICA CELLS See Molecular Scale See Molecular Scale See Molecular Scale Experiment Set Left Beaker Copper (Cu) in Cu(NO3)₂(aq) Right Beaker Zinc (Zn) in Zn(NO3)₂(aq)
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