Notation for a voltaic cell
components of anode compartment
(oxidation half-cell)
components of cathode compartment
(reduction half-cell)
phase of lower oxidation state
phase of higher oxidation state
phase of higher oxidation state
phase of lower oxidation state
phase boundary between half-cells
examples:
Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq) || Cu2+(aq) | Cu (s)
graphite | I-(aq) | I2(s) || H+(aq), MnO4-(aq) | Mn2+(aq) | graphite
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