A galvanic cell is represented as

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A galvanic cell is represented as Zn(s)∣Zn2+(1 M)∣∣Cu2+(1 M)∣Cu(s)\text{Zn}(s)|\text{Zn}^{2+}(1\,\text{M})||\text{Cu}^{2+}(1\,\text{M})|\text{Cu}(s). Which statement about the electrodes and electron flow is correct? (a) The zinc electrode is the cathode, the copper electrode is the anode, and electrons flow from zinc to copper through the external circuit. (b) The zinc electrode is the anode, the copper electrode is the cathode, and electrons flow from copper to zinc through the external circuit. (c) The zinc electrode is the anode, the copper electrode is the cathode, and electrons flow from zinc to copper through the external circuit. (d) The zinc electrode is the anode, the copper electrode is the cathode, and electrons migrate through the salt bridge from zinc to copper.

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