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A voltaic cell similar to that shown in Figure 20.5 in the textbook is constructed. One...

A voltaic cell similar to that shown in Figure 20.5 in the textbook is constructed. One electrode compartment consists of a silver strip placed in a solution of AgNO3, and the other has an iron strip placed in a solution of FeCl2. The overall cell reaction is Fe(s)+2Ag+(aq)?Fe2+(aq)+2Ag(s) You may want to reference (Pages 858 - 859) Section 20.3 while completing this problem.

Part A

What species is oxidized?

Express your answer as a species from the balanced chemical equation.

Part B

What species is reduced?

Express your answer as a species from the balanced chemical equation.

Part C

Write the half-reaction that occurs at the anode.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

Part D Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

Part H In which directions do the cations and anions migrate through the solution?

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