(b) Write the half-reaction that occurs at a hydrogen electrode in acidic aqueous solution when it serves as the anode of a voltaic cell.
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Capitolo 20, Problema 40a
A voltaic cell that uses the reaction PdCl42-(aq) + Cd(s) → Pd(s) + 4 Cl-(aq) + Cd2+(aq) has a measured standard cell potential of +1.03 V. (a) Write the two half-cell reactions.
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Identify the oxidation and reduction components of the overall reaction. In this case, PdCl4^2- is reduced to Pd, and Cd is oxidized to Cd^2+.
Write the reduction half-reaction. Since PdCl4^2- is reduced to Pd, the palladium ion gains electrons. The equation will show the reduction of PdCl4^2- to Pd with the release of Cl^- ions.
Balance the reduction half-reaction for atoms other than hydrogen and oxygen. Ensure that the number of Pd and Cl atoms are equal on both sides of the equation.
Write the oxidation half-reaction. Since Cd is oxidized to Cd^2+, the cadmium metal loses electrons. The equation will show Cd transforming into Cd^2+.
Balance the oxidation half-reaction for atoms and charge. Ensure that the number of Cd atoms and the overall charge are equal on both sides of the equation.

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