20. Electrochemistry
Galvanic Cell
30PRACTICE PROBLEM
Everyday household items such as flashlights and radios use alkaline batteries. The overall reaction in the battery is as follows:
Zn(s) + 2 MnO2(s) ⇌ ZnO(s) + Mn2O3(s)
At one of the battery's electrodes, Zinc metal is a reactant. Which of the following is true?
Everyday household items such as flashlights and radios use alkaline batteries. The overall reaction in the battery is as follows:
Zn(s) + 2 MnO2(s) ⇌ ZnO(s) + Mn2O3(s)
At one of the battery's electrodes, Zinc metal is a reactant. Which of the following is true?