Problem: In this electrochemical cell, what is the anode? 1. The solid zinc electrode  2. The Zn2+(aq) ions in the 1 M solution 3. The Cu2+(aq) ions in the 1 M solution 4. The solid copper electrode

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In this electrochemical cell, what is the anode?

1. The solid zinc electrode 

2. The Zn2+(aq) ions in the 1 M solution

3. The Cu2+(aq) ions in the 1 M solution

4. The solid copper electrode

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