13. Write the oxidation half reaction, the reduction half reaction, and the overall cell reaction for the following galvanic cell. Identify the anode and the cathode and state why you labeled the metals that way. (4) Zn (s) | Zn²+ (aq) || Cu²+ (aq) | Cu (s)

13. Write the oxidation half reaction, the reduction half reaction, and the overall cell reaction for the following galvanic cell. Identify the anode and the cathode and state why you labeled the metals that way. (4) Zn (s) | Zn²+ (aq) || Cu²+ (aq) | Cu (s)

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