What is the cell notation for the cell reaction above?
A.
MgIPb\(^{2+}\)IIMg\(^{2+}\)IPb
B.
MgIMg\(^{2+}\)IIPbIPb\(^{2+}\)
C.
MgIMg\(^{2+}\)IIPb\(^{2+}\)IPb
D.
MgIMg\(^+\)IIPbIPb\(^+\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The cell notation convention places the anode on the left and the cathode on the right, separated by a double vertical line representing the salt bridge. A single vertical line represents a phase boundary (solid|aqueous).
The reaction involves:
Oxidation (anode, left side): Mg is oxidized to Mg²⁺ Mg → Mg\(^{2+}\) + 2e\(^-\). This is represented as Mg l Mg\(^{2+}\)
Reduction (cathode, right side): Pb²⁺ is reduced to Pb, Pb\(^{2+}\) + 2e\(^-\) → Pb . This is represented as Pb\(^{2+}\) l Pb
The complete notation is Mg l Mg\(^{2+}\) ll Pb\(^{2+}\) l Pb
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