What is the shorthand notation that represents the following galvanic cell reaction? Mg(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq) → Mg?

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Raymond Moen · Accepted Answer

The cell reaction is: Mg(s) + Cu+2(aq) ====> Mg+2(aq) + Cu(s) The cell anode and cathode (half-cells) are separated by two bars or slashes, which represent a salt bridge.The anode is placed on the left and the cathode on the right.Individual solid, liquid, or aqueous phases within each half-cell are written separated by a single bar.Concentrations of dissolved species can be written in the parentheses after the phase notation (s, l, g, or aq).The anode is the electrode where oxidation(loss of electrons) occurs: Mg =⇒ Mg+2 + 2e- reduction occurs at the cathode: Cu+2 + 2e- ===> CuThus, the correct answer is: Mg(s) | Mg 2+(aq) | | Cu2+(aq) | Cu(s)

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What is the shorthand notation that represents the following galvanic cell reaction? Mg(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq) → Mg?

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