General Chemistry: Atoms First
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Author: John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 17.12, Problem 17.19CP
Metallic potassium was first prepared by Humphrey Davy in 1807 by
- (a) Label the anode and cathode, and show the direction of ion flow.
- (b) Write balanced equations for the anode, cathode, and overall cell reactions.
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