Answer to Question #265287 in Organic Chemistry for Jess

Question

Sketch the following galvanic cell. Identify the cathode and anode and show the direction of electron flow. Write the oxidation and the reduction half reaction.

Cu2+ (aq) + Mg (s) → Mg2+ (aq) + Cu (s)

Answer 1

The equation now reads: Cu2+ + Mg → Cu + Mg2+ This is called an ionic equation; it shows only the ions and atoms involved in the reaction.