In: Chemistry
1. Write the overall balanced equation corresponding to this abbreviated cell notation: Cr / Cr3+ // Pb4+ , Pb2+ / Pt (Explain Reasoning)
2. Write the abbreviated cell notation for the reaction: 2Al(s) + 3 Cd(NO3)2 => 3 Cd + 2 Al(NO3)3 (Explain Reasoning)
(1) Cr / Cr3+ // Pb4+ , Pb2+ / Pt
anodic RXN cathodic RXN
At anode oxidation takes place & at cathode reduction reaction takes place.
Anode : Cr Cr3+ + 3e-
Cathode : Pb4+ +2e- Pb2+
Overall cell reaction is : Pb4+ +Cr Pb2+ +Cr3+
0 +2 0 +3
(2) 2Al(s) + 3 Cd(NO3)2 3 Cd + 2 Al(NO3)3
The two half reactions are (1) Al Al3+ ( oxidation at anode)
(2) Cd3+ Cd ( reduction at cathode)
The cell notation reaction : anodic reaction // cathode reaction
Al / Al3+ // Cd3+ / Cd