half cell. The half-cell compartments are connected by a salt bridge.
(Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed,
leave it blank.)
The anode reaction is:
+
The cathode reaction is:
+
The net cell reaction is:
+
In the external circuit, electrons migrate |
electrode.
In the salt bridge, anions migrate
compartment.
+
the Fe²+ | Fe³+ electrode (
the Cr²+ | Cr³+ compartment (
the Cr²+ | Cr³+
*|Fe3+
the Fe²+
Fig: 1