In a galvanic cell, if the anode reaction is Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻, what is the cathode reaction if the cathode is Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu?

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In a galvanic cell, if the anode reaction is Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻, what is the cathode reaction if the cathode is Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu?
  1. Cu → Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻
  2. Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Zn
  3. Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + Cu
  4. Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu

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Q: In a galvanic cell, if the anode reaction is Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻, what is the cathode reaction if the cathode is Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu?
Solution: The cathode reaction is Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu.
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