Consider a galvanic (voltaic) cell that has the generic metals X and Y as electrodes. If X is more reactive than Y (that is, X more readily reacts to form a cation than Y does), classify the following descriptions by whether they apply to the X or Y electrode.

anode

cathode

electrons in the wire flow toward

electrons in the wire flow away

cations from salt bridge flow toward

anions from salt bridge flow toward

gains mass

loses mass

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4 September, 06:33

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Peter · Answer 1

X = > anode, electrons flow away, anions from salt bridge flow toward & loses mass.

Y = > opposite of X