A battery consists of a strip of titanium metal in a solution of Ti 2+ ions connected

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A battery consists of a strip of titanium metal in a solution of Ti2+ ions connected to a strip of zinc metal in a solution of Zn2+ ions. Over time, the concentration of Zn2+ ions decreases and the concentration of Ti2+ ions increases.

(a) Which metal is the anode?

(b) Which metal is the cathode?

(c) Where must titanium be on the EMF scale relative to zinc?

(d) Write an equation that describes the spontaneous electron-transfer reaction occurring in this battery.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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