Writing a Cell Diagram
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Diondraya_Taylor_1C
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Writing a Cell Diagram
How do you know whether or not to add Pt(s) when writing a cell diagram from being given two half reactions?
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Alexander_Chang_1I
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Re: Writing a Cell Diagram
If the states of matter in either the cathode or the anode are all (aq), (l), or (g), then we add a solid electrode (Pt(s) is a common one to remember, but there are others).
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Diondraya_Taylor_1C
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Tycho_Meimban_2B
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Re: Writing a Cell Diagram
If a solid (s) does not exist on one of the sides of the salt bridge (remember: anode || cathode), then yes, you can insert Pt(s).
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
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