Question

Observe the following cell and answer the questions that follow:

1. Represent the cells shown in the figure.
2. Name the carriers of the current in the salt bridge.
3. Write the reaction taking place at the anode.

Answer 1

1. \[\ce{Y(s)|Y^{2+}(aq) || X+(aq)| X(s)}\]
2. Ions are carriers of current in the salt bridge.
3. \[\ce{Y(s) -> Y^{2+}(aq) + 2e−}\]