Question 1
What is the balanced equation for the galvanic cell reaction expressed using shorthand notation below?
Pt(s)|Sn2+(aq)|Sn4+(aq)∣∣Cl2(l)|Cl-(aq)|Pt(s)
◦ Sn
2+(
aq) + Cl
2(
l) → Sn
4+(
aq) + 2 Cl
-(
aq)
◦ Sn
4+(
aq) + Cl
2(
l) → Sn
2+(
aq) + 2 Cl
-(
aq)
◦ Sn
4+(
aq) + 2 Cl
-(
aq) → Sn
2+(
aq) + Cl
2(
l)
◦ Sn
2+(
aq) + 2 Cl
-(
aq) → Sn
4+(
aq) + Cl
2(
l)Question 2
In the shorthand notation for a galvanic cell, a double vertical line (∣∣) represents
◦ a salt bridge
◦ a cathode
◦ a single phase boundary
◦ a gas