Question

Determine the redox reaction represented by the following cell notation: Mg(s) | Mg2 (aq) || Cu2 (aq) | Cu(s)

Answer 1

oxidation: Mg (s) —> Mg2+ (aq) + 2e
reduction: Cu2+ (aq) +2e —> Cu(s)

redox reaction: Mg(s) + Cu2+(aq)—> Mg2+(aq) + Cu(s)