Daniell cell

[silveryhair]

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Daniell cell employing Zn and Cu electrodes
How do I know which one is reducing and oxidizing?

 

[Mrbubbles]

Daniell cell employing Zn and Cu electrodes
How do I know which one is reducing and oxidizing?

"RED CAT" (REDucing takes place at CATion)
"AN OX" (OXidation occurs @ ANion)

Cations are attracted to cathode
Anions are attracted to anode

Zn= anode. just memorize lol.

 

[silveryhair]

No, for example if they ask u to put it in the for of a danielle cell. so like:

Zn/Zn2+//Cu/Cu2+ how do we do this?