Endgame 1a

[Michael Du 1E]

In the review packet, 1a, what determines the fact that the lower concentration of the Ag+ (0.10M) is on the left anode side and the higher concentration (2.0 M) is in the cathode side of the concentration cell? or it doesn't matter, thanks!

[MingdaH 3B]

anode is always oxidized, and the side with lower concentration will always be oxidized.

[KnarGeghamyan1B]

Since cells flow from anode to cathode, it makes sense that the side with the lower concentration of cations will oxidize and the higher concentration will be reduced until both sides are balanced.

[AlyssaYeh_1B]

I believe we discussed in lecture that we should always make the lower concentration the product, so that "it is in solution", which means that the lower concentration will always be on the anode side

[ValerieChavarin 4F]

the anode is the side with the lower concentration as it is the side where oxidation occurs.

[CNourian2H]

yes, just remember that the lower concentration is always in the products.