Exhibit 17-3
the Following Question(s) Pertain to the Electrochemical Reaction $\leftrightarrows$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 17-3
The following question(s) pertain to the electrochemical reaction below at 25°C.
Ag⁺(0.275 M) + Fe²⁺(0.180 M) $\leftrightarrows$ Fe³⁺(0.200 M) + Ag(s)
Refer to Exhibit 17-3. Do you expect the silver electrode to gain mass or lose mass as the reaction approaches equilibrium?

• A) Gain mass
• B) Lose mass
• C) Neither, solids do not appear in the equilibrium constant expression
• D) Not enough information is given to answer the question
• E) None of the above

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