A Voltaic Cell Prepared Using Zinc and Iodine Has the Following

question 84

Multiple Choice

A voltaic cell prepared using zinc and iodine has the following cell notation. Which of the following equations correctly represents the balanced, spontaneous cell reaction?

• A) 2I¯(aq) + Zn²⁺(aq) \(\rightarrow\) I₂(s) + Zn(s)
• B) I₂(s) + Zn(s) \(\rightarrow\) 2I¯(aq) + Zn²⁺(aq)
• C) 2I¯(aq) + Zn(s) \(\rightarrow\)I₂(s) + Zn²⁺(aq)
• D) I₂(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) \(\rightarrow\) 2I¯(aq) + Zn(s)
• E) None of these choices, since graphite must be in the equation.

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