Question 1
For a galvanic cell, the cathode has a ________ sign and is the site of ________.
◦ negative, reduction
◦ positive, oxidation
◦ positive, reduction
◦ negative, oxidation
Question 2
In a galvanic cell, the half-reaction MnO
4-(
aq) + 8 H
+(
aq) + 5 e
- → Mn
2+(
aq) + 4 H
2O(
l) is
◦ an oxidation half-reaction and occurs at the cathode.
◦ an oxidation half-reaction and occurs at the anode.
◦ a reduction half-reaction and occurs at the cathode.
◦ a reduction half-reaction and occurs at the anode.