Q12 · Practice questionSimple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 12
A galvanic cell uses zinc and copper half-cells. Which statement is correct?
(A)
Electrons move through the salt bridge.
(B)
Zinc ions are reduced at the zinc electrode.
(C)
Anions move towards the zinc half-cell.
(D)
Copper is the negative electrode.
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer C
C
Zinc oxidation adds positive charge to its solution; salt-bridge anions migrate there. Electrons travel through the wire.
- Select C. [1 marks]
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