WAEC Past Questions, Objective & Theory, Study 100% offline, Download app now - 127076
JAMB CBT Mobile App 2025 - Free Download

The reaction that takes place in Daniell's cell is 

Chemistry
JAMB 2007

The reaction that takes place in Daniell's cell is 

  • A. direct combination
  • B. redox
  • C. double decomposition
  • D. neutralization
JAMB CBT Software 2025 - Free Download
JAMB CBT 2025 - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - Get Ready!
JAMB CBT Mobile App 2025 - Free Download
WAEC Past Questions, Objective & Theory, Study 100% offline, Download app now - 127076
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

A Daniell cell undergoes a redox reaction where zinc is oxidized at the anode, releasing electrons that travel through a circuit to the cathode where copper ions are reduced to solid copper, generating an electric current.

Oxidation half-reaction: Zinc metal (Zn) is oxidized to zinc ions (Zn\(^{2+}\)) at the anode, releasing electrons. Zn(s) → Zn\(^{2+}\) + 2e\(^-\)

Reduction half-reaction: Copper ions Cu\(^{2+}\) are reduced to solid copper metal (Cu) at the cathode, accepting electrons. Cu\(^{2+}\) + 2e\(^-\) → Cu

Overall reaction: Zn (s) + Cu\(^{2+}\) (aq) → Zn\(^{2+}\) (aq) + Cu (s). 

There is an explanation video available below.


Report an Error Ask A Question Download App
JAMB CBT Mobile App 2025 - Free Download
JAMB CBT 2025 - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - Get Ready!
JAMB CBT Software 2025 - Free Download
WAEC Past Questions, Objective & Theory, Study 100% offline, Download app now - 127076

Explanation Video

JAMB CBT Software 2025 - Free Download
JAMB CBT 2025 - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - Get Ready!
JAMB CBT Mobile App 2025 - Free Download
WAEC Past Questions, Objective & Theory, Study 100% offline, Download app now - 127076

Contributions ({{ comment_count }})

Please wait...

{{ settings.no_comment_msg ? settings.no_comment_msg : 'There are no comments' }}

Quick Questions

Post your Contribution

Please don't post or ask to join a "Group" or "Whatsapp Group" as a comment. It will be deleted. To join or start a group, please click here

{{ quote.posted_by.display_name }}
{{ settings.form_textarea_description }}
 
JAMB CBT 2025 - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - Get Ready!
JAMB CBT Software 2025 - Free Download
WAEC Past Questions, Objective & Theory, Study 100% offline, Download app now - 127076
JAMB CBT Mobile App 2025 - Free Download
JAMB CBT Mobile App 2025 - Free Download
WAEC Past Questions, Objective & Theory, Study 100% offline, Download app now - 127076
JAMB CBT 2025 - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - Get Ready!
JAMB CBT Software 2025 - Free Download