Question

Picture of a galvanic cell is given.

a)Identify the anode in the given cell.
b)Write the chemical equation of the reaction taking place at the anode.
c)In which electrode does oxidation take place?

Answer 1

a) Anode: Negative electrode
: Zn rod

b) Zn $\to$ $Z{n}^{2+}$ + 2$e^{-}$
c) Oxidation (Loss of electrons) takes
place at the anode (Zn electrode).