Want this question answered?
4.2 V
4.2V
4.2 V
Mg(s)
Mg(s) Apex baby
Mg(s) | Mg2+(aq) Au+(aq) | Au(s)
Mg(s) | Mg2+(aq) Au+(aq) | Au(s)
4.2 V
4.2 V
the gold electrode
Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq)//Au+(aq)/Au(s)
4.2V
4.2 V
Mg(s)
In a galvanic cell, the less reactive metal is the cathode, where oxidation takes place. In this case the cathode is zinc.
Mg(s) Apex baby
Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq)//Au+(aq)/Au(s)