Galvanic Cell

1. Consider the galvanic cell shown in this animation. Zn (s) + Cu2+ (aq) Cu
(s) + Zn2+ (aq)
When the cell is running spontaneously, which choice has
only true statements?
A. The copper electrode loses mass and the zinc electrode is the
cathode.
B. The copper electrode gains mass and the copper electrode is the
cathode.
C. The zinc electrode gains mass and the zinc electrode is the
anode.
D. The zinc electrode loses mass and the zinc electrode is the
cathode.

2. When the cell is running spontaneously, the copper electrode gains mass
and the copper electrode is the cathode.A certain galvanic cell has for its
spontaneous cell reaction: Zn + HgO ZnO + Hg
Which is the half-reaction occurring at the anode?
A. HgO + 2 e Hg + O2
B. Zn2+ + 2 e Zn
C. Zn Zn2+ + 2 e
D. ZnO + 2 e Zn

3. A certain galvanic cell has for its spontaneous cell reaction: Zn + HgO ZnO +

Hg
Which is the half-reaction occurring at the cathode?
A. HgO + 2 e Hg + O2
B. Hg Hg2+ + 2 e
C. Zn Zn2+ + 2 e
D. ZnO + 2 e Zn