Determine the cell notation for the redox reaction given below. Sn(s)+ 2 Ag⁺(aq)→ Sn²⁺(aq)+ 2 Ag(s) A)Ag⁺(aq)∣ Ag(s)∣∣ Sn(s)∣ Sn²⁺(aq) B)Ag(s)∣ Ag⁺(aq)∣∣ Sn²⁺(aq)∣ Sn(s) C)Sn(s)∣ Sn²⁺(aq)∣∣ Ag⁺(aq)∣ Ag(s) D)Sn²⁺(aq)∣ Sn(s)∣∣ Ag(s)∣ Ag⁺(aq) E)Sn(s)∣ Ag(s)∣∣ Sn²⁺(aq)∣ Ag⁺(aq)

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The anode is always written on the left-hand side of the notation, while the cathode is written on the right-hand side. In this reaction, Sn is oxidized (loses electrons) to form SnS1U1P12, which means it is the anode. Ag⁺ is reduced (gains electrons) to form Ag, which means it is the cathode. Hence, the cell notation should have Sn(s) as the anode and Ag(s) as the cathode. The double vertical lines (||) represent the salt bridge. Therefore, the correct cell notation is:
Sn(s) | SnS1U1P12,S1S1P0(aq) || AgS1U1P1,S1S1P0(aq) | Ag(s)

Determine the Cell Notation for the Redox Reaction Given Below