On the basis of the electrochemical series, which of these ions will show the greater...
CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2022
On the basis of the electrochemical series, which of these ions will show the greater tendency to be discharged at the cathode in an electrolytic cell
- A. cu2+
- B. sn2+
- C. fe2+
- D. zn2+
Correct Answer: A. cu2+
Explanation
The arrangement of elements in order of increasing electrode potential values is called electrochemical series.
K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Ni > Sn > Pb > H > Cu > Ag > Au.
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