What Is the Balanced Equation for the Galvanic Cell Reaction

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the balanced equation for the galvanic cell reaction expressed using shorthand notation below? Mg(s) ∣ Mg²⁺(aq) ∣∣ Cl₂(g) ∣ Cl^-(aq) ∣ C(s)

• A)Mg(s)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)→ Mg²⁺(aq)+ Cl₂(g)
• B)Mg(s)+ Cl₂(g)→ Mg²⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)
• C)Mg²⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)→ Mg(s)+ Cl₂(g)
• D)Mg²⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)→ MgCl₂(s)

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