Problem: Determine the cell notation for the redox reaction given below. Sn(s) + 2 H+(aq) → Sn2+(aq) + H2(g) a) H2(g) | H+(aq) | Pt ll Sn2+(aq) | Sn(s) b) H+(aq) | H2(g) | Pt I| Sn(s)2+(aq)  c) Sn(s) | Sn2+(aq) || H+(aq) | H2(g) | Ptd) Sn(s) | H2g || Sn2+(aq) I H+(aq) | Pt e) Sn2+(aq) | Sn(s) || H2(g) | H+(aq) | Pt

FREE Expert Solution

A screenshot of a cell phone Description automatically generated


Sn (s) → Sn2+

Sn (s): O.S. = 0

Sn2+: O.S. = +2

change in OS: 0 to +2 → increase/lose electrons → oxidation → anode


92% (171 ratings)
View Complete Written Solution
Problem Details

Determine the cell notation for the redox reaction given below. 

Sn(s) + 2 H+(aq) → Sn2+(aq) + H2(g) 

a) H2(g) | H+(aq) | Pt ll Sn2+(aq) | Sn(s) 

b) H+(aq) | H2(g) | Pt I| Sn(s)2+(aq)  

c) Sn(s) | Sn2+(aq) || H+(aq) | H2(g) | Pt

d) Sn(s) | H2g || Sn2+(aq) I H+(aq) | Pt 

e) Sn2+(aq) | Sn(s) || H2(g) | H+(aq) | Pt

All Chemistry Practice Problems Cell Notation Practice Problems
Q.Use line notation to represent each electrochemical cell 2 Ag+(aq) + Pb(s) → 2 Ag (s) +Pb2+(aq)
Q.In a zinc-copper cell, Zn(s) | Zn+2(1M) || Cu+2(1M) | Cu(s), which electrode is positive?A) Cu+2B) Cu(s)C) Zn(s)D) Zn+2
Q.What is the net cell reaction for the iron-silver voltaic cell?
Q.A student devises an electrochemical cell with the following cell notation:Cr (s) | Cr2+ (aq, 0.02 M) | | Co2+ (aq, 0.9 M) | Co (s)a) Write the half-c...
See all problems in Cell Notation

Frequently Asked Questions

What scientific concept do you need to know in order to solve this problem?

Our tutors have indicated that to solve this problem you will need to apply the Cell Notation concept. If you need more Cell Notation practice, you can also practice Cell Notation practice problems.