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Paul
2 months ago
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In a voltaic cell made of a Ag strip and an Al strip immersed in 1.0 M aqueous AgNO_3 and Al(NO_3)_3 solutions, respectively, wi

th all other cell components in place, the Al strip is oxidized, thereby losing mass as the voltaic cell operates. What is the primary reason the Al strip loses mass
Chemistry
1 answer:
Anarel [2.9K]2 months ago
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Answer:

During the functioning of the voltaic cell created by an aluminum and silver strip, aluminum atoms release three electrons, resulting in the formation of Al3+ ions that disperse within the solution. These Al3+ ions dissolve in the solution, while the released electrons travel through the wire to be accepted by silver ions. This process causes the silver ions to undergo reduction to solid Ag, leading to a mass increase in the silver strip.

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