Which of the following metals cannot be used as an anode in a galvanic cell?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following metals cannot be used as an anode in a galvanic cell?
  1. Zinc
  2. Copper
  3. Lead
  4. Silver

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following metals cannot be used as an anode in a galvanic cell?
  • Step 1: Understand what an anode is. An anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs in a galvanic cell.
  • Step 2: Know that in a galvanic cell, the anode must be made of a metal that is more reactive than the other metal used in the cell.
  • Step 3: Identify the metals in the question. In this case, we are comparing copper and zinc.
  • Step 4: Learn about reactivity. Zinc is more reactive than copper, which means zinc can easily lose electrons.
  • Step 5: Conclude that since copper is less reactive than zinc, it cannot be used as an anode in a galvanic cell.
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