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A standard galvanic cell is constructed with Br2|Br- and Ag+|Ag half cell compartments connected by a salt bridge. Which of the following statements are correct?
Hint: Refer to a table of standard reduction potentials.
(Choose all that apply.)
Ag+ is reduced at the cathode.
The cathode compartment is the Ag+|Ag compartment.
Br2 is reduced at the cathode.
In the external circuit, electrons flow from the Ag+|Ag compartment to the Br2|Br- compartment.
As the cell runs, anions will migrate from the Ag+|Ag compartment to the Br2|Br- compartment.
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