Which statement correctly describes an electrode in a voltaic cell of copper and hydrogen?

-Copper atoms become copper ions at the anode because the SRP is more positive.

-Hydrogen ions become diatomic hydrogen at the cathode because hydrogen is always reduced in a voltaic cell.

-Copper ions become copper atoms at the cathode because copper is always reduced in a voltaic cell.

-Diatomic hydrogen becomes hydrogen ions at the anode because the SRP is more negative.

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Moses Sharp

4 April, 22:27

Which statement correctly describes an electrode in a voltaic cell of copper and hydrogen?

-Copper atoms become copper ions at the anode because the SRP is more positive.

-Hydrogen ions become diatomic hydrogen at the cathode because hydrogen is always reduced in a voltaic cell.

-Copper ions become copper atoms at the cathode because copper is always reduced in a voltaic cell.

-Diatomic hydrogen becomes hydrogen ions at the anode because the SRP is more negative.

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Damon Wagner · Answer 1

I think the correct answer is the third option. Copper ions become copper atoms at the cathode because copper is always reduced in a voltaic cell. In a cathode of a voltaic cell, reduction of copper ions happen. Two electrons are added making it a neutral atom of copper.