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Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction Zn(s)+2Ag+(aq)Zn2+(aq)+2Ag(s) takes place, further show:
Which of the electrode is negatively charged,

The carriers of the current in the cell.

Individual reaction at each electrode.

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Solution

The galvanc cell corresponding to the given redox reaction can be represented as:
Zn|Zn2+(aq)||Ag+(aq)|Ag
Zn electrode is negatively charged because at this electrode, Zn oxidized to Zn2+ and the leaving electrons accumulate on this electrode.

Ions are the carriers of current in the cell.

Zn|Zn2+(aq)||Ag+(aq)|Ag
The Oxidation reaction taking place at Zn electrode (Anode) can be represented as:
Zn(s)Zn2+(aq)+2e
And the Reduction reaction taking place at Ag electrode (Cathode) can be represented as:
Ag+(aq)+eAg(s)


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