Which metal is the cathode? Al or Ni?

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Which metal is the cathode? Al or Ni?

Which metal is the cathode?
Al
Ni

2006-11-29 11:04:51 · 1 answers · asked by diana t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Assuming that this is a galvanic cell, and you have the appropriate electrolyte solutions, the aluminum electrode will give electrons up to nickel (check your redox table). This means it has been oxidised, so it's the anode. That makes nickel the cathode.

2006-11-30 08:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by wibblytums 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋