Write a Balanced Net Ionic Equation for the Overall Reaction

question 20

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced net ionic equation for the overall reaction represented by the following cell notation. Al(s) | Al³⁺(aq) || Cl₂(g) | Cl-(aq) | Pt(s)

• A) 2 Al(s)+ 3 Cl₂(g)→ 2 Al³⁺(aq)+ 6 Cl^-(aq)
• B) Al(s)+ Al³⁺(aq)→ Cl^-(aq)+ Cl₂(g)
• C) 2 Al³⁺(aq)+ 6 Cl^-(aq)→ 2 Al(s)+ 3 Cl₂(g)
• D) Al(s)+ 3 Cl₂(g)→ Al³⁺(s)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)
• E) Al(s)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)→ Cl₂(g)+ Al³⁺(aq)

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