Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 563
Question: A variable, opposite external potential $ (E_{ext}) $ is applied to the cell $ Zn|Z{n^{2+}}(1M)||C{u^{2+}}(1,M)|Cu, $ of potential 1.1 V. When $ E_{ext}<1.1V $ and $ E_{ext}>1.1V $ , respectively electrons flow from:
Options:
A) anode to cathode in both cases
B) cathode to anode and anode to cathode
C) anode to cathode and cathode to anode
D) cathode to anode in both cases
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] EMF of galvanic cell =1.1 volt If $ E_{ext}<EMF $ then electron flows steadily from anode to cathode while If $ E_{ext}>EMF $ then electron flows from cathode to anode as polarity is changed.
