The formula for silver tarnish is Ag2S. Use the balanced equation to answer the following questions:
3Ag2S + 2Al(s) Al2S3 + 6Ag(s)
a. What makes this an oxidation-reduction reaction? (1 point)
b. Write the half-reactions showing the oxidation and reduction reactions. Identify which is the oxidation reaction and which is the reduction reaction. (3 points)
c. What is oxidized in the reaction? What is reduced? (2 points)
d. In this simple electrochemical cell, what functions as the anode? What is the cathode? (3 points)
e. Is this a galvanic cell or electrolytic cell? Explain your answer. (2 points)
f. What would the overall potential for this cell be? (4 points)
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