The Following Set of Redox Reactions Takes Place as Shown

question 127

Multiple Choice

The following set of redox reactions takes place as shown. Container A Container B
Fe → Fe⁺² + 2e- Cu⁺² + 2e- → Cu
If you had two containers filled with the ion solution described above with a wire connecting a piece of iron (in container A) and a piece of copper (in container B) and a salt-bridge connecting the two containers, which way do the electrons flow?

• A) There is no continuous flow of electrons.
• B) The electrons flow from container A to container B.
• C) The electrons flow from container B to container A.
• D) The electrons flow back and forth between the two containers.
• E) The electrons only move in the containers they originate in.

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Applied Voltage

The voltage that is externally applied to an electrical device or circuit to initiate the flow of current.

R1

Often denoted as a variable for resistance in electrical equations and diagrams, representing a specific resistor's ohmic value.

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