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2. A half-cell containing Ca and a solution of Ca²+ was combined with a half-cell containing
Cu and a solution of Cu²+ to make a voltaic cell.
Calcium is more easily oxidised than Copper.
a) Which half-cell would form the cathode?
b) Write the half-equations for the reactions in this cell, stating which is oxidation and
which is reduction.
c) Write the overall cell reaction.
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Transcribed Image Text:2. A half-cell containing Ca and a solution of Ca²+ was combined with a half-cell containing Cu and a solution of Cu²+ to make a voltaic cell. Calcium is more easily oxidised than Copper. a) Which half-cell would form the cathode? b) Write the half-equations for the reactions in this cell, stating which is oxidation and which is reduction. c) Write the overall cell reaction.
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