In a galvanic cell composed of a half-cell and a half-cell

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Problem

In a galvanic cell composed of a

Zn(s)|Zn^{2+}(aq)

half-cell and a

Cu(s)|Cu^{2+}(aq)

half-cell, a salt bridge containing

1.0\,\text{M}

KNO_{3}

connects the two compartments. Electrons flow spontaneously from zinc to copper. Which ion migrates through the salt bridge toward the copper electrode? (a)

Cu^{2+}

(b)

K^{+}

(c)

NO_{3}^{-}

(d)

Zn^{2+}

Related theory

Galvanic Cells
Electrochemical cells
Electrochemistry

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